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Chesapeake, like other energy companies, has been hammered by low energy prices.

The Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte mines are now owned by Eagle Specialty Materials, LLC., a subsidiary of Alabama-based FM Coal.

The bankruptcy judge handling the case is set to consider the proposed list of closures next Thursday.

Others are expected to follow.

Ultra Petroleum officials say the company is expected to continue normal operations under the restructuring agreement.

The Milton, West Virginia-based Blackjewel, LLC, and related companies filed for Chapter 11 business reorganization Bankruptcy Protection on July 1.

Lawyers for the company filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Jan. 9 asking for extensive investigation.

Hoops declined to comment.

The company also owes $853,986 in an apparent judgment, bankruptcy filings say.

Wyoming officials say Blackjewel hasn't documented payments it says it has made to workers.