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Coal

Kentucky is in the heart of the Central Appalachian coal region. The coal industry stands as one of the commonwealth’s industries. However, the cyclical nature and volatility of coal prices have led to many of our coal companies, contract miners and other industry suppliers to either close or seek to restructure obligations.

DelCotto Law Group PLLC has experience in representing different constituencies in coal bankruptcies, including debtors, creditors, lessors, shareholders, landowners, creditors’ committees and preference defendants. Several issues often arise in a coal bankruptcy that impact the outcome of the case. These issues include:

  • Bonding – What amounts are due to continue all necessary bonding? Are bonds in danger of being called? What collateral supports the bonds, and who owns it?
  • Reclamation/environmental obligations – Is the debtor current on its reclamation obligations? What remediation needs to be performed? How active are the state and federal regulators in the case? What amount is truly needed to abate any violations?
  • Permitting – Are there any administrative actions pending to terminate or restrict the use of permits? Can the permits be transferred in a 363 sale? Are there pending MSHA violations or issues?
  • Coal supply contracts – Does the debtor have both long-term and short-term coal supply contracts? When do these contracts expire? Does the debtor have sufficient income from these contracts to fund the bankruptcy, including administrative costs? What is the impact of rejecting such contracts?
  • Lease issues – Did any coal leases terminate pre-petition? Can the debtor perform its obligations under the leases? What amounts are necessary to cure? How are equipment leases and mineral leases treated differently in bankruptcy?

DelCotto Law Group PLLC’s experience in the coal industry provides us with the ability to guide our clients through these complex matters and protect their interests in a multiplayer field. Call us today at 859-309-4653 or send us an email for a consultation.

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