Events
Upcoming Industry Events
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2024 Projects & Events Schedule
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April 25
Arbor Day
MCPA and Virginia Department of Energy co-sponsor the annual Arbor Day Celebration in Buchanan County, VA.
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May 18-21
Annual Conference
MCPA has sponsored an annual conference, golf outing, clay shooting contest, and fishing tournament for forty plus years. The conference brings together key industry leaders representing Metallurgical Coal producers. elected officials (Federal and State), as well as key leaders from transportation.
The conference will be held at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV. Activities include:
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Saturday, May 18 - Annual fishing tournament
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Sunday, May 19: Sunday afternoon – Exhibitors’ set-up exhibits
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Sunday evening – Opening reception - dinner and guest speaker
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Monday, May 20 - Business session 8:00am until 12:00pm
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Monday afternoon - Golf outing or Clay Shooting contest
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Monday evening - Dinner and Awards Presentations for fishing, shooting and golf
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Tuesday, May 21 - Business session begins at 8:00am and ends 12:30pm
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June 25-27
Governor's Cup & Post 7 Mine Rescue Contest
The rescue and safety contests are co-hosted by the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), Post 7 of the National Mine Rescue Association, Virginia Department of Energy, and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA.
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September 5
PE Seminar
MCPA sponsors the annual PE Seminar in Lebanon, VA, offering informative presentations from various groups and companies. The Virginia Department of Energy, the University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech, and MSHA have speakers providing information from their prospective agencies. Participants receive eight hours of professional credit.
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October 24
Fall Meeting & Excellence in Mining Reclamation & Safety Awards Banquet
The fall meeting and awards banquet will have speakers followed by dinner and reclamation awards presentation in Lebanon, VA. Co-sponsored by Lebanon, VA, MCPA, and the Virginia Department of Engery.
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*Note: Other projects or events may be scheduled at the board's request.
Events/Dates are subject to change.