Alpha Metallurgical Resources announced that one of two stacker reclaimer machines at Dominion Terminal Associates in Newport News, Virginia, sustained significant damage from high winds during a storm on June 14. The damaged machine, which is currently inoperable, was hit by wind gusts exceeding 80 miles per hour. The second stacker reclaimer, refurbished earlier this year, remains operational. Alpha, which holds a 65% majority ownership in DTA, has sent force majeure letters to affected customers and maintains additional shipping capacity at neighboring terminals. Terminal leaders are assessing the damage and developing a timeline for repairs.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources IncDamage to a key stacker reclaimer at DTA disrupts coal handling and shipping, triggering force majeure.
DTA's stacker reclaimer damaged, reducing terminal capacity and triggering force majeure.