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International Coal Group's ICG Eastern Subsidiary Wins Top Federal Reclamation Award
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Coal
Group, Inc.'s (NYSE: ICO) ICG Eastern, LLC subsidiary has won the National
Award for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining from the U.S. Department of
Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM). The award recognizes the Birch
River mining complex, located nearSummersville, WV, for its innovative and
environmentally progressive mine reclamation practices, which exceed both
state and federal regulations.
The National Award for Excellence is ICG Eastern's third major mine
reclamation award in the past 12 months. ICG Eastern previously received the
Greenlands Award (the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's
most prestigious reclamation award), and the Kenes C. Bowling National Mine
Reclamation Award from the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, representing
all the coal producing regions ofthe United States.
"The ICG Eastern - Birch River complex has once again demonstrated a
remarkably high standard for environmental stewardship," said Ben Hatfield,
President and CEO of ICG. "The three reclamation awards reflect the
dedication and hard work of the entireBirch River team. As a company, we are
proud of their accomplishments, and we look forward to ICG Eastern's continued
outstanding performance."
The OSM award will be formerly presented to ICG Eastern at a September 23
ceremony held in conjunction with the MineExpo inLas Vegas.
ICG is a leading producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and
theIllinois Basin. The Company has 13 active mining complexes, of which 12
are located in Northern and Central Appalachia, and one inCentral Illinois.
ICG's mining operations and reserves are strategically located to serve
utility, metallurgical and industrial customers domestically and
internationally.
SOURCE International Coal Group, Inc.
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