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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution:   “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep America moving forward. Their tenacity, sacrifice, and dedication are the true embodiment of West

GRUNDY, VA (NOVEMBER 4, 2025) – Outstanding achievements in the Virginia coal industry were recognized Thursday, October 30 during the annual Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and Virginia Energy awards banquet. The event was held at the Russell County Conference Center in Lebanon, VA, and recognized the best in the industry in mining, reclamation and safety. “We enjoy taking this opportunity every year to recognize the best of the best companies who are engaged

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ben Beakes, President of the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), represented the metallurgical coal industry on a global stage this week, speaking before international leaders at the World Steel Association General Assembly in Washington, D.C. The annual gathering, hosted by World Steel Director General Dr. Edwin Basson, brings together executives, economists, and policymakers from across the globe to discuss challenges and opportunities in the

Lexington, KY  – Blackhawk Mining, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hampton as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Mr. Hampton will lead the company’s commercial operations including sales, marketing strategy, customer engagement, and long-term contract development. Mr. Hampton brings over 17 years of experience in the coal and energy sector, with deep expertise in international sales, corporate d

ROANOKE, WV (MAY 21, 2025) – The impact of metallurgical coal on communities and the opportunities it creates -- as well as an overview...

ROANOKE, WV (MAY 19, 2025) – The current state of the metallurgical coal industry is one filled with optimism and challenges, industry...

Wellmore Coal Company took two first place mine rescue contest wins this week, capturing the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association...

IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE FOR 2024 MCPA CONFERENCE ATTENDEES: Due to road construction on I-79, the North and South bound 91 Exits...

GRUNDY, VA (APRIL 25, 2024) -- Ninth grade students in Buchanan County planted some 1,000 trees on a Wellmore Coal Company permitted coal...

MCPA President, Ben Beakes, addressed the Joint Energy and Manufacturing Committee of the West Virginia Legislature.

Registration is open for the 44th Annual Metallurgical Coal Producers Association 2024 Conference & Expo. DETAILS 44th Annual Conference...

Registration is now open for the 37TH Annual Virginia Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue Contest & Safety Days Training. Sponsored by...

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), a regional association of leading U.S. metallurgical (met) coal producers in...

WISE, VA (JUNE 2, 2023) -- Wellmore Coal Company, Grundy, Va., was the winner of the 2023 Metallurgical Coal Producers Association...

Grundy, Va.; Charleston, W.Va.; and Latrobe, Pa.: The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) announced today that two of their...

Alden Resources Placed Second in Mine Rescue Competition Wise, VA – The Metallurgical Coal Producers and Virginia Department of Energy...

Registration is now open for the Metallurgical Coal producers Association 42nd Annual Conference. Conference Registration includes...

Join MCPA for the 13th annual Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar on March 31, 2022 at Dellinger Hall at Southwest Virginia...

The 42nd Annual Conference will be held at Stonewall Resort, May 22-24, 2022. Registration and additional information will be available...

MCPA will hold our Fall Meeting and Awards Presentation on November 29 at 1:00PM. This will be an online/virtual event. For information...