July 31, 2025 - The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) has announced that Allegheny Metallurgical has officially joined as the association’s newest producing  member. The addition of Allegheny Metallurgical marks the seventh producing member to join  MCPA since its inception in 2020, further strengthening the association’s collective voice and  reach. 

Founded with just four producers, MCPA now represents over 50% of U.S. metallurgical coal  production, totaling 36.5 million tons annually from 89 coal mines across four states—Kentucky,  Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MCPA member companies employ more than 10,000  workers, supporting thousands of families and local economies throughout Central Appalachia  and beyond. 

“We are excited to join a growing association that is working to ensure metallurgical coal producers  have a strong and united voice,” said Perry Longacre, CEO of Allegheny Metallurgical. “MCPA’s  advocacy, outreach, and focus on the future of our industry aligns with our values and long-term  vision. We’re proud to be part of this network of producers who are committed to excellence and  sustainable mining of metallurgical coal.” 

Allegheny Metallurgical, based in northern West Virginia, is one of the nation’s leading new  metallurgical coal operations, focused on producing high-quality coal for the global steelmaking  market. With an estimated 3.1 million tons produced annually, a 25+ year reserve life, and 75  million tons of metallurgical coal to extract and process, the company is strategically positioned to  be a reliable and sustainable source of met coal for decades to come. More information can be  found at www.alleghenymet.com. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Allegheny Metallurgical to the MCPA family,” said Ben Beakes, MCPA President. “Their leadership and commitment to innovation and safety in coal production represent  exactly the kind of member we want as part of our association. With every new member we expand  our message that met coal makes steel! We look forward to continuing our effective advocacy for  the metallurgical coal industry in America.” 

For more information about the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association, visit  www.metcoalproducers.com.