Barkley Sturgill

Alpha Appalachia Holdings, Inc. produces, processes and sells bituminous coal of steam and metallurgical grades of a low-sulfur content through its various processing and shipping centers. The company also owns and operates approximately various wells, various miles of gathering line, and various small compression facilities in Appalachian Basin. It distributes its products through freight and terminal agreements with various providers, including railroads, barge lines, ocean-going vessels, bulk motor carriers, and terminal facilities. The company produces coal using four mining methods: underground room and pillar, underground longwall, surface and highwall mining. It was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Abingdon, VA.