Causes Coal's outlook darkens as Appalachian companies idle mines, declare bankruptcy The broad economic collapse caused by efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus has put unprecedented pressure on coal companies.
Causes W.Va.’s Longview Power declares bankruptcy citing low energy prices, coronavirus A West Virginia-based coal plant operator, once hailed by federal officials as a model for the future, has announced that it’s filing for bankruptcy due to weak demand for electricity.
