September 8, 2025 - The coal industry is converging on Bluefield, WV for the ionic Bluefield Coal & Mining Show when around 6,000 attendees and exhibitors from all 25 coal-producing states in the Nation will gather.

The 3-day event begins on Wednesday, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias in partnership with Mining People and CoalZoom, and is certainly the highlight of the coal calendar this year. Andy Eidson, CEO and Director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, will open the Show and provide the Keynote Address at the Media and Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast at 8:30 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in the food tent at Brushfork Armory and Convention Center, where the Show is held.

Andy Eidson

“We are thrilled that Mr. Eidson is able to join us and to present his views on the future of the coal industry,” said Jeff Disibbio, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, which owns and produces the show “This is certainly an exciting start to our event and we look forward very much to providing an unparallelled  Bluefield welcome to Andy as well as to the mining folks from all over the country, who will join us.” 

Jeff Disibbio

All attendees and guests will park and be shuttled from Mitchell Stadium, 1780 Stadium Drive, Bluefield Drive, Bluefield, WV. Shuttles will run continually all day throughout the days of the Show. Directional signs are provided.

There will be an exciting Exhibitor Reception on Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm at the Club on the Green, 1501 Whitethorn Street, Bluefield, WV. This is a very special event arranged to provide a hearty and warm welcome to the exhibitors and attendees, some of whom have travelled thousands of miles to be in Bluefield, and features: live music, Putt-Putt, bourbon auction, and beef jerky tasting. 

The Bluefield Coal & Mining Show has thoroughly earned its place as an iconic name in the industry and has supported coal for very nearly 50 years. More than 150 exhibitors will exhibit their latest products and services to provide greater safety and increased productivity. The many thousands of visitors and exhibitors who will travel to Bluefield, WV, a most beautiful part of the country in the heart of the coalfields, make this by far the largest mining event in 2025.