South Akers Mining Main Office

Citation Coal Corp, located in Pikeville, KY, is part of the "Kentucky Coal and Energy Education Project" that has been educating the public about the coal industry since 1996. With funding from the Kentucky Foundation, the company aims to provide factual and engaging information about coal to students, teachers, industry employees, and the general public. The Coal Education Web Site is a valuable resource that showcases the importance of the coal industry in providing heat, light, and power to the nation. It offers dynamic and updated content, including historical information, mining equipment safety videos, and other educational materials to enhance understanding and awareness of coal and its significance. Generated from the website content

MC Mining owns and operates an underground mining complex since 1989. It provides leasing services for reserves and operates an affiliate company, Excel, which conducts various mining operations. The mine utilizes room and pillar mining techniques. MC Mining has a preparation plant that has a capacity of more than 1,000 tons of raw coal products an hour. Its products are shipped through railroads and state highways. MC Mining is a part of Central Appalachia, which operates several mining operations. With a staff of over 500 individuals, Central Appalachia is operated by Alliance Resource Partners, which is a coal producing company that serves clients throughout the United States.