Patriot Coal Corporation is a coal mining company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company is a spin-off of most of the Eastern U.S.A. operations of Peabody Energy. Patriot is one of the largest coal miners east of the Mississippi River. The companys operations are made up of 16 mining complexes. Thirteen of these complexes are located in West Virginia and three are located in Kentucky.

Patriot Coal Corporation is a leading producer of coal in the United States. The company was founded in 2007 and was the result of a merger between Peabody Energy and Arch Coal. Patriot Coal is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and operates mines in the Appalachian and Illinois basins. The company produces both metallurgical and thermal coal, which is used for a variety of purposes including steel production, electricity generation, and residential and commercial heating.

Patriot Coal operates 10 mining complexes in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. These complexes include both surface and underground mines, as well as a number of processing and preparation plants. The company also owns and operates a coal-loading and railroad terminal in West Virginia.

Patriot Coal is committed to safety and environmental stewardship. The company has adopted a number of initiatives to ensure the safety of its employees and to minimize the impact of its operations on the environment. These initiatives include the use of advanced mining and reclamation technologies, the implementation of best practices in dust and noise control, and the use of advanced water treatment systems. In addition to its mining operations, Patriot Coal is also involved in the development of renewable energy. In 2010, the company acquired a majority stake in Aries Clean Energy, a company that develops and operates clean energy projects in the United States. Patriot Coal has also invested in a number of other renewable energy projects, including a wind farm in West Virginia and a solar farm in Kentucky.

Patriot Coal is a leader in the coal industry, and its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and renewable energy make it an attractive partner for companies and governments looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

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