Foresight Energy Temporarily Idles Longwall Mining Operations At Deer Run Mine

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 11, 2015

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Foresight is a leading coal producer in the Illinois basin region of the United States with control of over three billion tons of coal reserves currently supporting four mining complexes. Foresight's logistics give each of its mining complexes multiple modes of transportation to reach the end-users for its coal, including rail, barge and truck. Foresight serves both the domestic and international markets.

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