
Cosponsored by theWest Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Featuring excellent speakers, technical sessions, and networking opportunities for mining professionals.
Engineering Credits Available
Special Ceremonies
Celebrating Excellence in Mining
Join us for the Annual Mountaineer Guardian Safety Awards, the Environmental Excellence Awards Luncheons, and the prestigious West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Industry Leaders
Featured Speakers

Michael Day
CEO, Eagle Summit Resources
Serves as Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Summit Resources and is a member of the company’s Board of Advisors. A University of Kentucky graduate in Mining Engineering, he has held senior and executive leadership roles throughout the coal industry, including with Leeco, Arch Coal, Magnum Coal, Patriot Coal, Blackhawk Mining, and ArcelorMittal Mining Operations.

Catherine Jereza
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity

Rich Nolan
President, National Mining Association
President and CEO of the National Mining Association and has decades of experience in government affairs and advocacy across natural resources industries. He previously served NMA as Senior Vice President of Government and Political Affairs and has held leadership roles spanning mining and broader industrial policy issues.

Senator Jim Justice
U.S. Senator, West Virginia
A lifelong West Virginian and former Governor of West Virginia. Before entering public service, he built and led major West Virginia-based business operations in agriculture, coal, and hospitality, including leadership roles connected to Bluestone and the revitalization of The Greenbrier. He now serves as West Virginia’s U.S. Senator.

Congressman Riley Moore
U.S. Representative, West Virginia’s 2nd District
Represents West Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and took the oath of office on January 3, 2025. He previously served in West Virginia state government, including as State Treasurer, and is currently assigned to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Secretary Kris Warner
Secretary of State, West Virginia
West Virginia’s 31st Secretary of State. A sixth-generation West Virginian from Charleston, he was elected in November 2024 and serves as the state’s Chief Elections Officer and Chief Business Registration & Licensing Official. Warner previously led USDA Rural Development in West Virginia (overseeing more than $1.2 billion in investments, per his official bio) and later served as Executive Director of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.
Program
Two Days of Excellence
Tuesday, March 31
Day 1
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Keynote Session
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mountaineer Guardian Awards Luncheon
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Operations and Technical Session
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Reception
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WV Coal Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, April 1
Day 2
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Operations and Technical Session
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Environmental Excellence Awards Luncheon
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Operations and Technical Session
Registration
Secure Your Spot
Registration includes admission to the WV Coal Show sponsored by SEMCO Publishing.
Member
- Full symposium access
- All sessions & workshops
- Award luncheons
- Hall of Fame dinner
- WV Coal Show admission
- Engineering credits
Non-Member
- Full symposium access
- All sessions & workshops
- Award luncheons
- Hall of Fame dinner
- WV Coal Show admission
- Engineering credits
Sponsorships
Showcase Your Support
Platinum
$5,000
Includes
8 Admissions
Gold
$3,500
Includes
5 Admissions
Silver
$2,500
Includes
3 Admissions
Friends of Coal
$1,000
Includes
1 Admission
Sponsor an Award Luncheon or Hall of Fame Dinner
For special sponsorship opportunities or questions, please get in touch with Jessie Gibeaut.
Concurrent Event
SEMCO Publishing is hosting the West Virginia Coal Show, which will run concurrently with the Symposium at the Charleston Coliseum. This premier event showcases the latest innovations and services in the mining industry.
Exhibitor Information
Michael Schoppenhorst
For floor or exhibit space inquiries, please call or email Michael directly.




Accommodations
Hotel Information
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Charleston, WV
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Charleston
Charleston, WV

