May 20, 2026 - Sweden-based mining technology company Sandvik and metallurgical coal producer Alpha Metallurgical Resources plan to establish operations in Putnam County, West Virginia. The $25 million project is expected to create at least 120 jobs.

The joint venture’s new 100,000-square-foot facility, located at the Waterway Industrial Park, will focus on manufacturing rock bolts and resin capsules used in mining and infrastructure ground support applications.

“Re-entering the U.S. ground support market with a local manufacturing presence is strategically important, and this initiative will allow our Ground Support business to strengthen customer relationships, shorten lead times and build a scalable platform for long-term growth in North America,” said Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining.

Sandvik manufactures equipment, tools, and materials for mining, infrastructure, and industrial applications.

“Creating this joint venture with Sandvik is a step in securing our supply chain by manufacturing more of our mining materials here in Central Appalachia,” noted Andy Eidson, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Metallurgical Resources. “We are excited about the expected benefit to Alpha and, more broadly, to West Virginia.”

Alpha Metallurgical Resources produces metallurgical coal, supporting domestic and international steel producers.

“This partnership between Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources is another sign that West Virginia is competing and winning in the manufacturing and energy sectors,” added Governor Patrick Morrisey. “This new manufacturing facility will strengthen critical supply chains, support high-paying jobs, and reinforce West Virginia’s role as a leader in industrial production and energy development.”