Mining & Energy Layoffs in Virginia
Tracking 24 mining & energy WARN Act layoff notices affecting 3,018 workers in Virginia. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
24
Total Notices
3,018
Workers Affected
15
Cities
14
Companies
Top Companies — Mining & Energy Layoffs in Virginia
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River Coal | 4 | 226 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | 4 | 886 |
| Take 5 Oil Change | 2 | 47 |
| Blackjewel | 2 | 306 |
| TECO Coal | 2 | 186 |
| Caterpillar | 2 | 225 |
| INMET Mining | 1 | 258 |
| Joy Global Underground Mining | 1 | 128 |
| Wellmore Coal | 1 | 61 |
| Joy Global Underground Mining (Komatsu Mining | 1 | 71 |
| Range Resources | 1 | 158 |
| Iluka Resources | 1 | 120 |
| Dickenson | 1 | 121 |
| Western Refining Yorktown | 1 | 225 |
Mining & Energy Layoffs by City in Virginia
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachia | 8 | 851 |
| Bluefield | 2 | 199 |
| Hurley | 2 | 186 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 61 |
| Richmond | 1 | 5 |
| Chesapeake | 1 | 42 |
| Vansant | 1 | 214 |
| Abingdon | 1 | 158 |
| Clintwood | 1 | 527 |
| Stony Creek | 1 | 120 |
| Haysi | 1 | 121 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 180 |
| Pearisburg | 1 | 45 |
| Norton | 1 | 84 |
| Yorktown | 1 | 225 |
Latest Mining & Energy Layoff Notices in Virginia
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INMET Mining | Appalachia | 258 | Closure | 2023-06-16 |
| Joy Global Underground Mining | Bluefield | 128 | Closure | 2021-01-11 |
| Wellmore Coal | Buchanan | 61 | Closure | 2020-12-22 |
| Joy Global Underground Mining (Komatsu Mining | Bluefield | 71 | Layoff | 2020-06-05 |
| Take 5 Oil Change | Richmond | 5 | Layoff | 2020-03-22 |
| Take 5 Oil Change | Chesapeake | 42 | Layoff | 2020-03-22 |
| Blackjewel | Appalachia | 92 | Closure | 2019-09-18 |
| Blackjewel | Vansant | 214 | Closure | 2019-08-31 |
| Range Resources | Abingdon | 158 | Layoff | 2015-11-09 |
| Cumberland River Coal | Appalachia | 8 | Layoff | 2015-10-30 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | Clintwood | 527 | Closure | 2015-09-21 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | Appalachia | 165 | Layoff | 2015-07-08 |
| Iluka Resources | Stony Creek | 120 | Closure | 2015-01-08 |
| TECO Coal | Hurley | 85 | Layoff | 2014-12-30 |
| Cumberland River Coal | Appalachia | 1 | Layoff | 2014-11-21 |
| TECO Coal | Hurley | 101 | Closure | 2014-10-20 |
| Cumberland River Coal | Appalachia | 4 | Layoff | 2014-09-19 |
| Cumberland River Coal | Appalachia | 213 | Closure | 2014-07-21 |
| Dickenson | Haysi | 121 | Closure | 2014-06-26 |
| Caterpillar | Pulaski | 180 | Closure | 2014-05-02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mining & energy layoffs have occurred in Virginia?
There have been 24 mining & energy WARN Act layoff notices in Virginia, affecting 3,018 workers.
Which mining & energy companies have had the most layoffs in Virginia?
The top companies are: Cumberland River Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, Take 5 Oil Change, Blackjewel, TECO Coal.
What cities in Virginia have the most mining & energy layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Appalachia, Bluefield, Hurley, Buchanan, Richmond.
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