Foresight Energy is a leading producer of thermal coal with reserves in the Illinois Basin. With over 1.7 billion tons of coal reserves, they believe they are among the largest holders of coal reserves in the United States. Their reserves are sufficient to support over 75 years of production at their current production level. They operate two of their three mining complexes with longwall mining systems. This highly productive mining method coupled with the favorable geology of their coal has resulted in their mines being among the safest, most productive and lowest cost underground coal mines in the United States. Their three mining complexes (Williamson, Sugar Camp, and Macoupin) are designed to support up to 6 longwall mining systems, with a combined productive capacity of up to 43.2 million tons of high Btu coal per year. Their reserves and mines are strategically located near multiple rail and river transportation access points giving us multiple transportation options. Their acces