Coal Nation

Episode Overview In this episode of Coal Nation , host Emily Arthun travels to Charleston, West Virginia, for a conversation with Chris Hamilton, President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association. Drawing on a career spanning 50 years, Chris shares his remarkable journey from beginning as an underground miner at 18 years old to becoming one of the coal industry's most experienced and respect...

Episode Overview In this episode of Coal Nation, American Coal Council CEO Emily Arthun sits down with Ato Andoh, CEO of GCS Fibers LLC, for a powerful conversation about innovation, opportunity and the future of coal. Ato shares his remarkable journey from nearly 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps to leading a company focused on transforming coal ash into mineral fiber — a cotton-like raw material...

Episode Overview Recorded live on location at Signal Peak Energy's mine site in Montana, this episode of  Coal Nation features host Steve Read in conversation with Curt Coccodrilli, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, U.S. Department of Energy Following an underground mine tour, the conversation explores the critical role American coal continues to play in...

Episode Overview Recorded live at the Miami Coal Forum, this episode of Coal Nation features host Kelli Sweet in conversation with Steve Winberg, President of Engineering at Powerscape Global and former Acting Undersecretary of Infrastructure and Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. The discussion focuses on the future of American coal through the lens of innovat...

In this episode of Coal Nation, host Christian Palich sits down with Blake Deeley, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Executive Director of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC). From Capitol Hill to the White House, Blake shares a behind-the-scenes look at how energy policy is being executed at the highest level — and what it means for coal producers, operators, and the broader...

What does the future of global steel production look like—and where does U.S. metallurgical coal fit in? In this episode of Coal Nation, host Bill McFadden sits down with Dave Rossiter of Vitol—one of the world's largest independent energy and commodities traders—for a deep dive into the evolving met coal market and the growing role of U.S. supply.  In This Episode, We Cover: Dave Rossiter's journ...

Episode Description   New Coal Nation Podcast Episode — Recorded On Location at the Miami Coal Forum We're kicking off the Miami Coal Forum with a brand-new Coal Nation episode recorded live in Miami.   In this on-location conversation, Christian Palich (2026 President-Elect, American Coal Council; VP at Eagle Summit Resources Coal Company) is joined by Travis Deti , Executive Director of the Wyom...

Episode Description   In this special on-location episode of Coal Nation, we go underground — literally — for an in-depth conversation from inside Iron Senergy's active underground coal mine. Recorded on site, this episode offers listeners a rare, firsthand look at the realities of modern underground mining and the people who make it possible.   The conversation explores what it takes to safely op...

Episode Description In this in-person episode of  Coal Nation , ACC CEO Emily Arthun sits down at Core Natural Resources' headquarters with Matt Mackowiak, Director of Government Affairs, to unpack Core's campaign…  The   Coal Hard Truth and why the industry believes "coal's story" needs to be told more clearly right now. Matt explains how the campaign was built to counter the "coal is dead" narra...

Episode Description The world's demand for energy is surging in the age of artificial intelligence — and coal is once again in the spotlight. In this episode,  Coal Nation  host Emily Arthun sits down with  Myles Recny , Co-Founder of  Realm Alliance , a U.S.-based AI software company built to revolutionize the coal industry. From AI-driven safety systems and real-time plant optimization to workfo...

Episode Description In this special  Coal Nation  episode, host  Steve Read  is joined by  Travis Deti , Executive Director of the  Wyoming Mining Association , and  Christian Palich , Vice President of Government Affairs at  Eagle Summit Resources , to celebrate a unique fusion of tradition and industry — the  Cowboys and Coal  football game. Held during one of college football's oldest rivalries...

Host Emily Arthun traveled to Core Natural Resources in Tridelphia, WV, to sit down with Dan Connell, senior vice president - innovations, to explore how coal innovation is driving a true renaissance. From aerospace composites and advanced carbon materials, to a cooling visor worn by Olympic athletes, this in-depth conversation shows how coal is shaping industries far beyond energy. Together, Emil...

In this episode of the  Coal Nation podcast, host Emily Arthun, CEO of the American Coal Council, is joined by members of the Coal Users Group Board of Directors: Bob Taylor, Grant Grothen, Byron Lawrence, and Andrew J. Cofas. Together, they explore the exciting new collaboration between the American Coal Council (ACC) and the Coal Users' Group (CUG) —a collaboration that brings together decades o...

In this episode of Coal Nation, host Emily Arthun speaks with Michelle Manook of Future Coal about the evolution of coal advocacy, the importance of education, and the innovations that are shaping the future of the coal industry. They discuss the need for collaboration across nations, the role of coal in developing economies, and the significance of sustainable coal stewardship. The conversation e...

In this episode of Coal Nation, host Steve Read engages with experts Siew Hua Seah and Alex Thackrah from Argus Media to explore the current state of global coal markets, focusing on both metallurgical and thermal coal.   The discussion covers supply challenges, price dynamics, and the impact of global demand on U.S. coal exports. The experts provide insights into the competitive landscape, includ...

In this episode of Coal Nation , host Emily Arthun is joined by Lorali Simon and Christian Palich to reflect on a historic moment at the White House and what it means for the future of American coal. Together, they explore the coal industry's evolving role in U.S. energy policy, the impacts of recent executive actions, and the need for fair environmental regulation. From Alaska's unique coal lands...

Coal Nation: Episode 2 — "Coal Is Too Valuable to Burn" with Randall Atkins Welcome back to Coal Nation , the official podcast of the American Coal Council. In this powerful second episode, ACC CEO Emily Arthun sits down with Randall Atkins — a leading voice in the transformation of the coal industry and Chairman & CEO of Ramaco Resources. From rare earth elements to carbon innovation, this episod...

The Voice of the U.S. Coal Industry Host: Steve Read, Past President, American Coal Council (ACC) Guests: Emily Arthun , CEO, American Coal Council Kelli Sweet , Immediate Past President, ACC Bill McFadden , Current President, ACC Fran Taglia , President-Elect, ACC Episode Overview: Welcome to the inaugural episode of  Coal Nation , the official podcast of the American Coal Council. Hosted by ACC...