Mountain Laurel coal could prove popular in both steam and met markets

摘要

Arch Coal's Mountain Laurel mining complex in West Virginia is expected to have its longwall system installed in the fourth quarter of this year, and already a number of potential international and domestic customers are showing strong interest in the expected product. The mine should prove versatile in terms of marketability, as Arch officials expect the low-sulfur, high-Btu coal to be sold into both steam and metallurgical arenas. "Several customers are looking at and starting to test Mountain Laurel coal," Arch CEO Steven Leer said.