Foresight Energy

Foresight Energy LP is a prominent producer of thermal coal, primarily operating in the Illinois Basin. The company controls approximately 2.1 billion tons of high-quality coal reserves, which are sufficient to support over 75 years of production at current levels. Foresight Energy operates four longwall mining complexes, utilizing highly productive longwall mining systems that contribute to their mines being among the safest and lowest-cost underground coal operations in the United States. The company’s mining facilities are strategically located near rail and river transportation routes, providing flexible and cost-effective shipping options. In addition to its domestic sales to electric utilities and industrial clients, Foresight Energy has been actively exporting coal to various international markets, including Europe, South America, and Asia, since 2008. The company also possesses a barge-loading terminal on the Ohio River and has contractual rights to additional terminal capacity in the Gulf of Mexico, ensuring reliable access to export markets and competitive transportation rates. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Foresight Energy has established itself as a key player in the thermal coal industry.