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ROANOKE, W.Va. — The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) formally signed a national Alliance Agreement during the 2026 MCPA Annual Conference, establishing a collaborative effort focused on advancing miner safety, health education and industry best practices within the metallurgical coal sector. The agreement, signed as part of MSHA’s Alliance Program, brings together MCPA and MSHA

ROANOKE, WV (May 21, 2026) – Coal executives from five metallurgical coal production companies agreed while the industry is facing headwinds now with low market prices, there are still opportunities to shine in the future. The panelists, which included executives from Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Robindale Energy, Allegheny Met, Blackhawk Mining and RAMACO Resources gave their thoughts on the current state of the coal industry and its future during a panel discussion Wednes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — May 13, 2026 - The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) will welcome Mr. Wayne Palmer, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), as a featured speaker during the 2026 MCPA Annual Conference, taking place May 18–20 at Stonewall Resort. Assistant Secretary Palmer will address conference attendees on Tuesday, May 19, sharing remarks on mine safety, industry collaboration, and the future of worker protection

MCPA and NMRA Post 7 and Individual Competition Winners Also Named ABINGDON, VA (May 12, 2026) -- Alpha Metallurgical Resources-Southern WV took first place overall in the 39th annual Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue competition as the winners of the three-day event were announced May 7 in Abingdon. Second place overall went to Coronado Coal’s Buchanan Red Team and third place overall went to Iron Synergy. Additionally, individual winners were named in Bench, First Aid, Preshif