Loveridge has been idle since the April quarter last year when an underground fire bought the entire operation to a halt.
Also chipping in with improved output was Bailey, McElroy and VP#8 mines.
Coal production improved 14.8% in the period-to-period comparison to 6.2 million tons. Northern Appalachia mines produced 5 million tons and Central Appalachia operations contributed 1.2 million tons.