West Virginia had the 13th lowest electric rates in the United States in September 2025. Of our surrounding states, only Kentucky had lower average electric prices (-$0.55) than West Virginia.

UW Associate Economics Professor Rob Godby spends a lot of time understanding coal markets. He said alternative coal uses could have promise for keeping the industry alive, but repositioning is just one of the hurdles.

A miner died Thursday after an incident at a coal mine in Wyoming County, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said.

On November 22, 2025, a plant operator died after he was struck and engulfed by falling material at a salt silo discharge outlet. He was attempting to clear a blockage with his head and arm inside the silo access door.

Engineered for durability, precision, and productivity – the new Epiroc COPROD 89 drilling tools set a new benchmark in surface drilling.

FutureCoal has announced the establishment of its India Chapter, marking a significant milestone in advancing technology-driven decarbonization and energy security across one of the world's largest coal economies.