FAQs
For Investor Relations FAQ's, please click here.Why is the coal industry important?
Coal is the most abundant natural resource in America, and it also is the nation's lowest cost fuel source for electricity generation. Because of this, coal has continued to maintain its historical dominance as the primary fuel for electricity generation. Coal is the fuel source for approximately half of the electricity generation industry.
For more information about the benefits of coal, click here.
Who are Alliance's customers?
Alliance predominately serves major utilities and industrial users. For more information about coal sales, or if you are interested in speaking with someone about purchasing coal, click here.
How many mines does Alliance operate?
We currently operate nine mining complexes spread over five states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. We are also constructing a new mining complex in West Virginia. Additionally, we operate a coal-loading terminal on the Ohio River at Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
For more information about our Mines and Facilities, click here.
How does Alliance transport coal?
Our coal is transported to our customers by rail (CSX, NS, PAL, & EVWR), truck, and barge. Our mines are located in favorable geographic locations that minimize transportation costs for our customers.
How many employees does Alliance have on its payroll?
To conduct our operations, as of February 1, 2011, we employed 3,558 full-time employees, including 3,352 employees involved in active mining
operations, 71 employees in other operations, and 135 corporate employees. Our work force is entirely union-free.
How can I get additional questions answered?
Additional information about Alliance can be obtained by e-mailing Debbie King, who is also available via telephone at 918-295-7674, and via U.S Postal Service at Alliance Resource Partners, L.P., P.O. Box 22027, Tulsa, OK 74121-2027.
Tax inquiries should be directed via e-mail to Stephen Fagg, or via telephone at 918-295-7629.
For general questions about the website, please send an e-mail to Aaron Bond.
Is the coal industry very competitive?
The United States coal industry is highly competitive; there are numerous producers in all coal-producing regions. We compete with other coal producers primarily on the basis of coal price at the mine, coal quality, transportation cost from the mine to the customer and the reliability of supply.