Alpha Natural Resources
MiningVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Alpha Natural Resources is a coal producer focused on the Central Appalachian region and headquartered in Bristol, Virginia. It operates as a fully integrated company, with reported production of about 14 million tons in 2017, making it one of the larger producers in the Central Appalachian region. Safety is treated as a core value, aiming to keep miners safe and returning home to their families, while the company also emphasizes environmental stewardship and compliance with federal, state, and community obligations. Its product mix includes metallurgical and thermal coal to meet regional demand. In its market, Alpha positions itself as a reliable supplier to utilities and steel producers, delivering coal with an emphasis on safety, ethics, and integrity. The company maintains ongoing engagement with communities and regulators as part of its operations in the Central Appalachian basin. Based in Bristol, Virginia, Alpha operates within the Central Appalachian coal industry as a significant participant.