Combination and consolidation in coal country
Billed as a merger of equals, Pittsburgh-based coal giant Consol Energy is acquiring St. Louis-based coal giant Arch Resources in an all-stock deal. The combination is valued at a market capitalization of about $5.2 billion. The new firm – Core Natural Resources – will be based in Canonsburg, Pa., southwest of Pittsburgh where Consol is… More Combination and consolidation in coal country