American Consolidated Natural Resources (ACNR) is announcing a shutdown at the end of March 2024 at its Pride mine in Muhlenberg County. Reasons for Closure: - Loss of a 1 million ton per year contract with LG&E at the beginning of 2023; - Permitting issues for a waste pond, increasing production costs; - Declining production throughout 2023 (4th quarter: 395,768 tons). |