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When did the Hobet 21 Coal Mine cease operations?
When did the Hobet 21 Coal Mine cease operations?
Which company owned the Hobet 21 mine in 1997?
Which company owned the Hobet 21 mine in 1997?
What technique was NOT used in the mining operations at the Hobet 21 mine?
What technique was NOT used in the mining operations at the Hobet 21 mine?
What did former West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin propose for the former coal field in 2016?
What did former West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin propose for the former coal field in 2016?
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What happened to Patriot Coal, the company that owned the Hobet 21 mine in 2008?
What happened to Patriot Coal, the company that owned the Hobet 21 mine in 2008?
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Study Notes
Hobet 21 Coal Mine
- The Hobet 21 Coal Mine ceased operations in 2015.
- In 1997, the mine was owned by Arch Coal.
- Hydraulic fracturing was NOT used in the mining operations at the Hobet 21 mine.
- In 2016, former West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin proposed redevelopment of the former coal field into a industrial and commercial site.
- Patriot Coal, the company that owned the Hobet 21 mine, filed for bankruptcy in 2008.
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Test your knowledge about the Hobet 21 Coal Mine in West Virginia, known for its large-scale mountaintop-removal coal mining operations. This quiz covers the operational period, mining techniques, and ownership history of the mine.
