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The Enduring Power of West Virginia Coal

The West Virginia coal industry stands as a vital cornerstone of our nation's energy independence and economic vitality. Through significant production, essential electricity generation, and robust job creation, we proudly contribute to the strength and prosperity of America's communities.
150 +

Years of Legacy

Building our state and nation for over a century and a half, the coal industry stands as a testament to enduring progress and foundational strength.

~ 50 %

of US Electricity from Coal

Providing consistent and reliable power, critical for grid stability and a growing economy.

# 2

US Coal Producer

Positioning West Virginia as a national leader in delivering essential energy resources.

15000 +

Mining Jobs in WV

Supporting thousands of families with high-paying careers and invigorating local communities across the state.

From The President

Nobody who has read the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s editorial page over the last quarter-century needs a weatherman to tell them which way its wind blows. 

The Gazette-Mail has spent a generation editorializing against the men and women who mine West Virginia coal, against the companies that employ them, against the communities those paychecks keep alive. The hostility is the house style. So when the editorial board rushed into print with a gleeful little eulogy headlined "Coal takes another blow a...

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Explore key statistics, historical context, and modern practices that highlight coal's role in energy production, economic impact, and environmental stewardship.

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Nobody who has read the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s editorial page over the last quarter-century needs a weatherman to tell them which way its wind blows. The Gazette-Mail has spent a generation...
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Chris Hamilton, President, West Virginia Coal Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nobody who has read this newspaper's editorial page over the last quarter-century needs a weatherman to tell them which...
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A Response to Julie McNamara and the Union of Concerned Scientists By Chris Hamilton | President, West Virginia Coal Association Julie McNamara of the Union of Concerned Scientists published a...
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Charleston, W.Va. — America’s Coal Associations joined together to applaud President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of approximately $700 million in federal investment to strengthen America’s coal...
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The West Virginia Coal Association today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of approximately $700 million in federal investment to strengthen America’s coal fleet, including funding...
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There are moments when events strip away the luxury of theory and force a return to first principles. This is one of those moments. Recently, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production...
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The West Virginia Coal Association today announced its endorsement of 17 candidates for State Senate, touting their strong record and clear commitment to protecting coal jobs and advancing an...
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Coal has long been the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, the bedrock of our energy system, and a symbol of the strength and resolve of the American worker. While critics continue to write off...
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During West Virginia Mining Symposium and Coal Show, which took place March 31-April 1 in Charleston, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated “Exemplary Mine Safety &...
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The West Virginia Coal Association today congratulated Frontieras North America on the groundbreaking of its new $850 million commercialized FASForm facility in Mason County, marking a major...
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The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering...
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The West Virginia Coal Association today announced the results of a new study by the West Virginia University Bureau of Business & Economic Research (BBER) documenting the powerful, far reaching...
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