The WV Coal Association and Greenbrier Smokeless mining company are hosting a ceremony and rally on Wednesday, December 3rd, at the WV State Capitol to recognize West Virginia coal miners.

Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking an extra $1 million to defend its fossil fuel industries and natural resources. State leaders are also exploring shipping up to 20 million tons of coal a year to Asian markets through a revived Oakland export terminal.

Last year, the federal government issued a new rule requiring self-insured coal mines to prove they can cover 100% of future black lung disease costs.

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA).

The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Appropriations released a bill and corresponding report on Nov. 24, 2025, to fund DOE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

“Warrior believes the strength of our future begins with the investments we make in our communities today,” said Wes Cox, communications manager for Warrior Met Coal in a press release sent to Townsquare Media.