Friends of Coal

Friends of Coal Friends of Coal is a grassroots organization supporting the coal industry. We have organizations in WV, KY, VA and others. This is our national portal page

We have organizations in WV, Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Wyoming and a Friends of Coal West page for several western states.

Cheap coal and expensive gas set stage for year-end coal export surge
10/13/2026

Cheap coal and expensive gas set stage for year-end coal export surge

Global exports of thermal coal are currently on track to register a second consecutive annual contraction. But thanks to thermal coal's widest price discount to LNG in four years, coal shipments look set for a late-year resurgence.

It may have been an (L) on the scoreboard, but West Virginia's coal mining families and coalfield communities carried th...
10/13/2026

It may have been an (L) on the scoreboard, but West Virginia's coal mining families and coalfield communities carried the day! And Country Roads will always take us home.

Coal Rush: WVU vs. Arizona Photo Gallery

Opinion: California signed a law to stop Oakland’s coal terminal — 8 years of air data says to build it
10/13/2026

Opinion: California signed a law to stop Oakland’s coal terminal — 8 years of air data says to build it

California should apply consistent environmental standards to all bulk commodities moving through its ports and respect the legal decisions already rendered in this case.

Coal Rush celebrates West Virginia's mining industry ahead of Arizona game
10/12/2026

Coal Rush celebrates West Virginia's mining industry ahead of Arizona game

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown was abuzz Saturday morning ahead of the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team's matchup against the Arizona Wildcats as attendees and organizers honored one of the

Coal Rush brings Mountaineer fans together for a day of West Virginia pride
10/12/2026

Coal Rush brings Mountaineer fans together for a day of West Virginia pride

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountaineer fans filled Morgantown with tailgates, music and school spirit Saturday as West Virginia University welcomed fans for its annual Coal Rush football game, celebrating both the

From the Pittsburgh No. 8 seam to the metallurgical coal mined in the Allegheny Mountain Region, Pennsylvania’s coal ind...
10/12/2026

From the Pittsburgh No. 8 seam to the metallurgical coal mined in the Allegheny Mountain Region, Pennsylvania’s coal industry is well positioned to continue to provide secure, reliable power to the electric grid while remaining a critical resource for making the steel that strengthens, protects and builds our nation

Josh Palmer has coal mining in his blood. Like so many others in the industry, his mining roots run deep: His father, his father’s uncles, five brothers and a great-uncle have toiled underground. “It’s multiple generations. I kind of followed suit,” said Palmer, 46, of Fairchance, Fayette Co...

10/11/2026
10/11/2026

West Virginia proud!

Great to see our coal miners honored at today’s Mountaineer game. I’m glad our state continues to stand proudly behind the hardworking men and women who help power this country.

10/11/2026

West Virginia University's Coal Rush game Saturday brought together fans from across the state and beyond for football, honoring coal miners, camaraderie and much more.
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10/11/2026

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Charleston, WV

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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