ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Coal Corporation today announced that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Coal Association have recognized Colony Bay's Stockton Mine with the 2007 Reclamation Award for exceptional reclamation of surface areas surrounding an underground mine. Colony Bay is a part of Patriot's Wells Complex in Central Appalachia. The reclamation plan focused on creating wildlife habitat, particularly designed for the wild boar population.
"We are pleased to be recognized for our ongoing reclamation efforts at Colony Bay. Consistent with our company's heritage, being a good steward of the environment and neighbor in the communities where we operate is a key component of the way we do business," said Patriot President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Whiting. "By incorporating vegetation and structures in our reclamation plans, we can promote wildlife, preserve the environment, and restore lands to a condition that provides lasting benefits."
About Patriot Coal
Patriot Coal Corporation is a leading producer and marketer of coal in the eastern United States, with ten company-operated mines and numerous contractor-operated mines in Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The company ships to electric utilities, industrial users and metallurgical coal customers, and controls approximately 1.2 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves. The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PCX.
