Coulterville Coal Company

Knight Hawk Coal LLC, a family-owned business since 1998, has been a key player in the recovery of the Illinois Coal Basin, operating both surface and underground mining operations. With a dock on the Mississippi River, the company efficiently ships high-quality, low-chlorine coal to various markets across the United States and for global export. The company emphasizes safety and sustainability, fostering a culture where employees are empowered to work in a safe environment while responsibly meeting the diverse needs of its customers. Knight Hawk Coal is committed to land reclamation and maintaining strong community relationships through its service-oriented approach. Generated from the website

Peabody Development Company is a subsidiary of Peabody Energy, which is one of the largest private sector coal companies in the world. Its coal products fuel more than 10 percent of the United States' electricity generation and over two percent of worldwide electricity. Founded in 1883, Peabody Energy offers a portfolio of coal supplies. It manages and holds majority interests in more than 30 mines in the U.S., Australia and Venezeula, as well as has access to brokered coal secured by Peabody COALTRADE. Peabody Energy conducts business through operating segments that include Western U.S. Mining, Eastern U.S. Mining, Australian Mining, and Trading and Brokerage.

Saint Louis-based Arch Coal is one of the United States largest coal producers. The company exclusively mines clean-burning, low-sulfur coal. In total, Arch Coal contributes more than 10 percent of America s coal supply from its complexes in West Virginia, Wyoming, Kentucky, Virginia, Colorado and Utah. With more than 140 million tons of pro forma coal sales in 2004, the company provided United States utilities with the fuel for more than five percent of the nation s electricity. Arch Coal also controls a vast domestic reserve base totaling more than 3.5 billion tons. Of that, 90 percent is low in sulfur. Arch Coal has a location in Charleston, W.Va.