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There's Still One Hot Spot for U.S. Coal: Pizza Ovens

U.S. love of pizza is helping the beleaguered coal industry
Blaschak reports best-ever sales in 2018, topping 2014 record

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By Joe Ryan

January 23, 2019 at 4:32 PM UTC

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America’s love of pizza is helping keep the beleaguered coal industry afloat.

Blaschak Coal Corp., a closely held Pennsylvania miner, reported its best-ever sales in 2018, thanks to demand from steelmakers, home heating -- and coal-fired pizza restaurants. The company sold 382,000 tons last year, besting a record it set in 2014, according to an emailed statement Wednesday.