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Peabody Energy is a major American coal mining company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a primary business focus on mining, selling, and distributing coal for use in electricity generation and steelmaking. Founded in 1883 by Francis Peabody, the company has grown to become one of the largest coal producers in the world, with operations in the United States and Australia. Peabody Energy markets coal to over 26 nations and maintains ownership or majority interests in 17 surface and underground mining operations. The company's largest operation is the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wyoming, which produced over 60 million tons of coal in 2022. With a strong presence in the global coal market, Peabody Energy has established itself as a key player in the energy industry, working with major companies like [[exxonmobil|ExxonMobil]] and [[duke-energy|Duke Energy]]. However, the company has also faced challenges related to environmental concerns and market fluctuations, prompting it to diversify its operations and invest in cleaner energy technologies, such as [[solar-energy|solar energy]] and [[wind-energy|wind energy]].