Pinnacle Mine has the distinction of having the only longwall plow system operating in the United States. The system is highly productive and completely automated with the latest technology. Its most distinguishing feature is the ability to efficiently mine coal without cutting rock that unnecessarily degrades the product.
Location: Pineville, West Virginia
Workforce: 360 employees
Type of Coal: Metallurigcal
2009 Production: 864,000 tons
Cliffs’ Ownership Share: 100%
The numbers reported above are estimates for full-year 2009. Workforce and production combine Pinnacle and Green Ridge employees.
