U.S. Department of Labor

• Patriot Coal temporarily suspends operations at Federal Mine

  By Press release  |  March 5, 2010

  Mining operations ceased after one measurement in an abandoned area of the mine was found to be out of compliance during routine testing in accordance with the mine's ventilation plan.

• Weekly Metals Report: Golden volatility

  By Mike Daly, Pfg Best  |  March 4, 2010

  Thus far this week, volatility has continued in the precious metals markets. It's not likely to subside soon.

• Patriot Coal's Federal Mine resumes operations

  By Press release  |  March 3, 2010

  The company's enhanced ventilation plan has been implemented following approval from the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety & Health Administration.

• Update on Patriot Coal's Federal Mine

  By Press release  |  February 23, 2010

  In a separate matter, the company is cooperating with an investigation involving the Federal No. 2 mine where it is alleged that one or more employees made inaccurate entries in official mine records.