Governor Joe Manchin, Alpha Natural Resource President, Kevin Crutchfield, Assistant Secretary of the Army for civil Works (permitting), John Paul Woodley, WVU/WVIT President and energy advocate, Dr. Charles Bayless and Kenneth Nemeth, Executive Director of the Southern States Energy Board will head up an impressive line up of speakers and presenters during WVCA’s 35th Mining Symposium.
The three-day event scheduled for January 9, 10, & 11 in Charleston will feature an up-to-date review and discussion of current energy trends, mine health and safety developments and environmental topics.
Other confirmed speakers include Richard Stickler (MSHA), Jeff Kohler (NIOSH), Mike Duffy (FMHSRC), Ron Wooten (WVOMHST) and Randy Huffman (WVDEP). One or more members of our Congressional Delegation will also likely address the Symposium.
The annual mine safety and environmental workshops will be held concurrent on Wednesday, January 9th. The Mountaineer Guardian Luncheon is set for January 10th when mining operations from around the state are recognized for their safety achievement and the traditional Mine Reclamation Luncheon which showcases exemplary mine reclamation sites from around the state is planned for January 11th.
If you have not registered please contact Sandi (sdavison@wvcoal.com).
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