Commencing with what has become a tradition will be a kick-off 11:30 a.m. luncheon sponsored by Jackson Kelly, PLLC, followed by the Health & Safety & Environmental Sessions beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9th. This three-day event will feature an up-to-date review and discussion of a wide range of regulatory and technical issues impacting the coal industry. Thursday’s program will open with the “Keynote” Session which will include Governor Manchin and industry leaders focusing on the State of the Industry.
The 35th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium has been scheduled for
January 9 – 11th, 2008 at the Charleston House Holiday Inn in
Charleston, West Virginia.
Commencing with what has become a tradition will be a kick-off 11:30 a.m. luncheon sponsored by Jackson Kelly, PLLC,
followed by the Health & Safety & Environmental Sessions
beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9th. This three-day event
will feature an up-to-date review and discussion of a wide range of
regulatory and technical issues impacting the coal industry.
Thursday’s program will open with the “Keynote” Session which will
include Governor Manchin and industry leaders focusing on the State of
the Industry.
Other topics to be discussed include mine reclamation practices, new
equipment technologies, environmental issues, mine permitting, state
and federal regulatory issues. Representatives from the WV DEP, OSM
and MSHA will be participating.
A breakfast buffet, sponsored by Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP will get
things started on Thursday morning with the annual Mountaineer Guardian
luncheon, sponsored by Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love
being held on Thursday during the noon hour and the traditional
Legislative Reception, which is well attended by members of the
Legislature as well as government personnel, will conclude Thursday’s
activities.
Buffet breakfast on Friday morning is sponsored by Spilman, Thomas & Battle, with the Reclamation Awards Luncheon closing out the Symposium for another year.
Please indicate on your registration sheet if you will be attending
either or both of the breakfasts, as well as the opening luncheon, so a
good count can be given to the hotel staff.
If you are interested in having a hospitality room, please contact
Natalie at (304) 344-4092 at the Charleston House Holiday Inn. For
advertising in the program and exhibit space, please contact Sandi at
304/342-4153.
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Charleston House (304)
344-4092, and when making your reservations identify yourself as
attending the Symposium in order to get the special room rate of $79.00
+ tax per night.
Please complete the attached registration form and return, along with your check by January 9th.
If you have any questions please contact Sandi Davison at 304/342-4153 or e-mail at sdavison@wvcoal.com.