[BigBlueBobcatFan]

I dont know the exact reason stardust. Maybe someone on here could tell us why the mines are being shut down. Even though alot of my friends has beed rehired now. SOMEONE EDUCATE us ON THIS MATTER PLS.

It really depends on why a mine shuts down here are the reasons...
1.They are mined out
2.cost of evrything (equipment,fuel,men etc...)
3.Permits, our significant leader Pres. Obama is making it nearly impossible to get a permit getting a permit is like hitting the power ball jackpot.
4.some mines may have too many violations and have been shut down by federal and state inspectors.
But #3 is the main reason because the mine my dad works at in Harlan County has two more faced up and ready to go into but are waiting on permits to be cleared thats why my dad is currently laid off but if they get the permit to the mine they want the coal is about 48 inches high thats just about 4 foot between roof of the mine and the floor of the mine so its more room than usual and they said there was enough coal in there to last a good 20 years 30 if they took there time with it and the other mine was only bout 36 inches and had enough coal to mine a good 25+ years so thats the main reason iif it helps.