Our primary obligation is to ensure coal mines are operated in accordance with the law to protect citizens and the environment during mining, and to restore the land and water after mining.
John Rice Carter: “Our primary obligation is to ensure coal mines are operated in accordance with the law to protect citizens and the…”
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Carter emphasizes the importance of lawful coal mining and environmental restoration.
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