US Coal Show (formerly Longwall USA) Cancelled While MINExpo® Proceeds
February 24, 2021 - This week, Mining Media International Inc. (MMI) announced it has canceled the US Coal Show (formerly known as Longwall USA) which was scheduled to take place May 4-6, 2021 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the delays with vaccinations, the decision to cancel was the prudent choice,” MMI President Steve Fiscor said. “We had a core group of supporters willing to participate, but the uncertainty surrounding attendance did not justify moving forward with the event.”
Replacing Longwall USA Conference & Exhibit, the US Coal Show takes place every two years and rather than postponing it, MMI decided to cancel. The company is offering exhibitors, sponsors and registrants a full refund. The US Coal Show will return to Pittsburgh in May 2023.
Meanwhile, it looks like plans are still underway for the National Mining Association (NMA) to proceed with MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® which is due to be held on September 13-15 later in the year in Las Vegas. NMA, in an email, told CoalZoom.
“Our highest priority remains the health and well-being of all attendees. We are working with experts to develop and institute protocols to ensure that the global mining community is able to meet safely. We are encouraged by the development of multiple vaccines and the Biden administration’s plan to get 100 million Americans vaccinated in the next 100 days.
“There’s certainly reason for optimism. We continue to follow the guidance of experts and will update exhibitors and attendees on our plans and protocols as we move forward. There’s a lot of excitement about bringing together our industry and showcasing all of the important and innovative ways that mining contributes to our economy.”
Some 40,000 attendees from around the world usually show up at MINExpo®, which is normally held every four years, to see the best in mining machinery and to hear about the very latest advancements in mining to advance safety and productivity.