Greenbrier Minerals, which operates mines on property owned by Pardee Resources Company in Logan County, West Virginia, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice on February 13, 2026, announcing the idling of seven coal mines and the elimination of 530 positions effective mid-April. The layoffs reflect challenging market conditions affecting the coal industry and represent a significant operational contraction for the operator.
The mine idling is projected to reduce Pardee Resources Company's 2026 revenues by $4 million to $5 million, according to the notice filed with state authorities. The reduction underscores the current headwinds facing coal producers as market dynamics continue to pressure operational capacity across the sector.
The WARN Act notice provides affected employees with the required 60-day advance notification of mass layoffs, allowing workers time to seek alternative employment and access available assistance programs.