our team restructuring information overview our products & services locations clean coal projects the story of coal fact sheets overview safety champions running right safety process safety awards mine safety technology safety readiness safety performance safety policy overview our commitment environmental policy supporting r & d environmental achievements conservation compliance & oversight overview beyond the paycheck recruiting programs you re invited career opportunities what s it like to work at alpha total rewards alphanr.com will be down from thursday 9 15 2016 to monday 9 19 2016 powering the future ... and running right page contentalpha natural resources is one of america s leading producers of coal which is an essential part of our daily lives . from generating light and heat to helping make the steel that goes into our roads bridges and buildings coal powers our future . in fact coal generates 40 % of the world s electricity and powers almost 70 % of global steel production . coal is sometimes called buried sunlight the product of decayed plant matter from eons ago . here you can follow the story of coal on its 300 million year journey from prehistoric swamps to your light switch at home . ensuring the sustainability of this important resource as well as looking after our employees communities and environment is not just important it s a priority we re deeply committed to . we call it running right and it s just the way we do business.find out more on how we are powering the future helping communities as an active community partner we take pride in giving back . for us that means more than just writing a check it means being involved in the communities where we live and work . from programs that provide food and health care to those in need to sponsoring educational arts and cultural programs for families and children we create opportunities to improve the quality of life for our neighbors.find out more our environment we match our investment in production with an investment in the environment . from planting half a million trees a year and building the first natural stream channel on a coal mine site in virginia to participating in leading edge research on safe underground storage of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants we are committed to doing more than our part.find out more join our team we started in 2002 with just seven employees and a vision . today we operate 18 mines with almost 3000 employees . we put our people first . we offer a culture of total safety with great benefits and ways for you to grow professionally and personally . find out more safety first advanced remote controls . camera enhanced monitoring . and extensive behavior based safety training for all employees . these are just a few of the ways we ensure the safety of our workers . and it s why we are able to surpass industry benchmarks in safety year after year.find out more our mission vision values what s new at alpha newstuesday july 26 2016alpha natural resources successfully emerges from bankruptcythursday july 07 2016alpha natural resources plan of reorganization confirmed by u.s. bankruptcy courttuesday may 17 2016vantage energy s qualified bid of 339.5 million announced as winner for pennsylvania land resources natural gas assets view all news column content connect with us about our company site map privacy policy terms & conditions contact us