Virginia Coal Layoffs

175 people are now out of a job.  SunCoke is scaling back its coal mining operations, including Jewell Coke operations in Buchanan County, Virginia.

The company released a statement revealing their plan. It includes reducing coal production by more than 50 percent.

They are evaluating further options for the continued wind-down of coal mining business, and continuing to pursue opportunities to sell all or a portion of coal mining business.