Press Releases


Important milestones and announcements will be announced with press releases, which can be accessed through this section.

Press releases related to the reorganization process can be accessed at the following links:

Patriot Coal Announces Proposed Selenium Settlement - November 15, 2012

Patriot Coal Announces Closing of Bluegrass Mine Complex - November 1, 2012

Patriot Coal Names Bennett K. Hatfield Chief Executive Officer - October 24, 2012

Patriot Coal Announces Changes To Finance-Team - September 21, 2012

Patriot Coal To Reduce Metallurgical Coal Production - September 14, 2012

Patriot Receives Final Court Approval of $802 Million DIP Financing - August 6, 2012

Patriot Receives Interim Court Approval of $802 Million DIP Financing – July 10, 2012

Patriot Reorganization Announcement – July 9, 2012