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Peabody Energy closing Vincennes mine

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VINCENNES, IN (WFIE) -

Peabody Energy has stopped production at the air quality mine in Vincennes and will permanently close the mine.

According to company officials, the closure is based on soft market conditions.

Officials say worker adjustment and retraining notification letters were given to approximately 230 employees, signaling a 60-day period to plan for a job transition.

Peabody officials said Wednesday they're working with employees regarding placement opportunities at other Peabody operations.

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