Uniting coal interests
across America
Critical Resource
Coal is a critical natural resource. It is essential for strong global economies, provides energy reliability and security for many countries, and is essential to infrastructure development, construction, and manufacturing.
Economic Growth
Coal is a vital to economic growth and is a critical input for industries like steel, cement, and chemical production; industries that are the backbone of infrastructure and manufacturing.
Environmental Stewardship
The coal industry is committed to utilizing best practices to ensure mining is done in an environmentally responsible manner by minimizing, mitigating, reclaiming, and restoring land to stable and productive post-mining land uses.
Innovation & Technology
Integral to innovation and technological growth, coal is used to produce building materials, fertilizers, synthetic fibers, and high-performance materials in aerospace and our military, even as clean coal technologies and advanced coal utilization processes continue to be developed.
ABOUT US
America’s Coal Associations work to promote the responsible use of coal as a vital energy source, ensuring energy security, job creation, and economic growth.
Our members advocate for policies that support the coal industry while emphasizing environmental stewardship and technological advancements in cleaner coal utilization.
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Members
Our members provide a critical resource for the United States of America and beyond.
The objective of AMA is to provide our members with the tools to tackle these challenges now and long into the future.
The mission of the Alaska Miners Association (AMA) is to advocate for and promote responsible mineral development in the state of Alaska.
The Colorado Mining Association (CMA), established in 1876, is the oldest professional mining industry trade association in the U.S.
The Illinois Coal Association is a not-for-profit corporation – incorporated under Illinois law in 1878.
The Kentucky Coal Association’s membership represents both Eastern and Western Kentucky operations that mine coal through surface and underground methods.
The Montana Coal Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of coal in a responsible and sustainable manner.
The Ohio Coal Association is a trade association dedicated to representing Ohio’s coal industry.
Our members are proud to supply and support Pennsylvania coal – an affordable and reliable source of electricity, and the backbone of our country’s steelmaking and industrial growth.
Reliable Energy, Inc. is Indiana’s leading dependable energy advocacy organization.
RMMI is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of western mining through education.
The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA) serves as a single voice for the Texas mining industry.
Utah’s Mining Industry Voice Since 1915
The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) is dedicated to advocating for the coal industry in West Virginia.
The Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) serves as a unified voice, providing value at a reasonable cost to its membership.
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The coal mining industry is active in advocating for policies that allow us to produce the most reliable and affordable source of electricity and critical component of our country’s steel making process. Stay up to date on the important issues.
