Not to leery of the future: Arch Coal touting potential of Leer mine's 'A' met coal

摘要

The anticipated results won't be achieved overnight, but a little patience with the development of Arch Coal's Leer mine might bring the success the company has for some time touted for its new high-vol operation. Test burns by potential customers of the Leer product, coupled with improvement in global metallurgical coal demand, are required before the coal - which Arch views as "A" quality - can reach its full potential where sales numbers are concerned. But Arch management believes it has a winner in Leer. The longwall at the mine is expected to start up in the third quarter of this year.