Events

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2026 Projects & Events Schedule 

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January 6 

Kentucky General Assembly Begins

 

January 6

Pennsylvania General Assembly Begins for the Senate 

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January 14

Virginia General Assembly Begins

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January 14

West Virginia Regular Legislative Session Begins

 

​April 24: Arbor Day

​MCPA and Virginia Department of Energy co-sponsor the annual Arbor Day Celebration

​(Location TBD)

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May 4-7: MCPA’s 39th Governor's Cup & NMRA VA Post 7 Mine Rescue Contests

The competition is held at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 17046 Fairgrounds Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210. The rescue and safety contests are co-hosted by the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), NMRA VA Post 7, Virginia Department of Energy, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

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May 18-20: Annual Conference

MCPA’s annual conference, golf outing, clay shooting contest, and fishing tournament.  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 activities include:

·    TBA - Annual fishing tournament

·    Monday, May 18 - Exhibitors’ set-up

·    Monday evening – Opening reception, dinner and guest speaker

·    Tuesday, May 19 - Business session 8:00 am until 12:00 pm 

·    Tuesday afternoon - Golf Outing or Clay Shooting contest 

·    Tuesday evening - Dinner and Awards Presentations for fishing, shooting and golf

·    Wednesday, May 20 - Business session begins at 8:00am and ends 12:30pm

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September 17: PE Seminar

MCPA sponsors the 18th 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. 

 

October 29: Fall Meeting & Excellence in Mining Reclamation & Safety Awards Banquet

The fall meeting and awards banquet has short business meeting followed by dinner went reclamation and safety awards presentation in Lebanon, VA. 

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*Note: Other projects or events may be scheduled at the board's request.

Events/Dates are subject to change.