October 6, 2025 - MCPA's 49th Annual Fall Meeting and Awards Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Russell County Conference Center,139 Highland Drive, Lebanon, VA 24266. MCPA and Virginia Energy are excited

to honor and showcase their reclamation and safety awards winners for 2025. 

This gathering provides an opportunity for MCPA and Virginia Energy to recognize

companies and their employees for their commitment and hard work in reclamation

and safety programs. The meeting brings together individuals from various agencies

to ensure that land affected by surface and underground coal mining is properly

reclaimed, resulting in award-winning sites after mining operations have been completed.

Through efforts such as permitting, mine inspections, operator support, and training, this

event highlights the strong partnership between companies and regulatory agencies

producing outstanding reclamation and safety initiatives. 

We have a short program beginning at 5:30 p.m. J.P. Richardson, MCPA Chairman;

Ben Beakes, President, and Randy Moore, Virginia Energy, will update the audience

on ongoing activities as well as upcoming legislation effecting the coal industry. 

All MCPA members are invited to attend the meeting and banquet. There is not a

charge for this event as we have secured financial sponsors. 

Mark your calendar – Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Russell County Conference

Center, 139 Highland Drive, Lebanon, VA 24266. 

If you haven’t registered yet, please let us know ASAP. Send attendee’s name,

company and email address to Barbara Altizer, barb@metcoalproducers.com.