What is the relationship between Patriot Coal and mining in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

Talks with a rival bidder for Patriot Coal Corp.’s mining assets are in an “advanced” stage and could yield a competitive auction, according to the company’s lawyer.

Answer: industry