New York — Peabody Energy reported its biggest loss ever after writing down more than half the value of its North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming.

The largest US coal producer took a $1.42bn impairment charge on the sprawling surface operation, leading to a second-quarter net loss of $1.54bn, according to a statement Wednesday...

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