Warrior Met Coal Secures Federal Leases to Expand Alabama Mining Operations

Reuters
2026.01.13 21:45
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Warrior Met Coal Inc. has secured federal coal leases to expand its mining operations in Alabama. The leases, covering approximately 8,300 acres for Blue Creek Mine No. 1 and 5,700 acres for Mine No. 4, are expected to yield 36.3 million and 16.9 million short tons of recoverable coal, respectively. This expansion will support mining operations for over 40 years and create more than 500 jobs in West Alabama, while emphasizing environmental stewardship and community engagement.