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 across the mining...

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, Preshift and Team Tech...

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 Virginia and our...