America's Largest Producer of Coal Is Operating Under an Expired Permit

ABC Coke, the largest coal producer in the United States, is operating a coal mine in Alabama under an expired permit. The permit, issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, expired on September 30, 2022, but the company claims it has applied for a new permit. The mine, located in the Warrior Met Coal's Brookside mine, produces over 5 million tons of coal annually, contributing significantly to the country's coal production. The expired permit is a concern for environmental groups, who argue that the mine's operations pose risks to local water and air quality.