During West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place March 26-27 in Charleston, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated “Exemplary Mine Safety & Environmental Excellence” achievements of mining industry operations across the state.

“West Virginia’s coal industry continues to show its resilience and commitment to excellence across the board,” West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton said. “It’s always a proud day for us when we can recognize those who excel in safety and reclamation, showing that the best and brightest in the industry are right here in West Virginia.”

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety & Training co-sponsor this special mining awards program.

Featuring local, state, and federal officials as well as industry experts, the West Virginia Coal Association will host the 50^th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium March 26-27 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia. 

Chris Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia Coal Association, said, “The Symposium draws wide participation from all sectors of the mining industry and provides an opportunity for the industry to discuss current domestic and international marketing and production trends, while showcasing new mining and mine safety technologies.”

 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 and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its newest class of honorees at a ceremony March 26, at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center in Charleston WV

This year’s honorees include Walt Scheller, CEO Warrior Met, Nick Carter, Retired President/CEO, Natural Resource Partners, Doug Conaway, Senior Vice President of Safety, ARCH Resources Inc., and Todd Moore, Vice President of Safety, Consol Energy.

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