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Peabody Energy subsidiary to close Illinois mine

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Peabody Energy Corp. subsidiary said Tuesday that it will permanently close an Illinois mine because it has failed to meet acceptable standards for safety, compliance and performance.

Bay Ridge Inc. said that the ongoing issues at the Willow Lake Mine near Harrisburg, Ill., make operations there “unsustainable.” About 400 workers are expected to be affected.

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