Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ:ARLP) (NASDAQ: ARLP) is a publicly traded master limited partnership engaged in the production and marketing of coal. Organized in 1991 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the partnership owns and operates a portfolio of mining complexes in key Appalachian and Illinois Basin regions. Its operations focus on both underground and surface mining methods, supplying bituminous thermal coal to utilities, industrial users, and metallurgical coal consumers across the United States.
The company’s mining assets are concentrated in southern Illinois, western Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, and southern West Virginia. Through a combination of longwall, continuous miner, and highwall mining techniques, Alliance Resource Partners emphasizes efficiency and safety in coal extraction. The partnership also maintains reclamation programs and environmental compliance initiatives in accordance with state and federal regulations, reflecting a commitment to sustainable land management and community engagement.
Coal produced by Alliance is sold under long-term contracts and spot arrangements, with transportation services arranged via rail and barge networks to customers in the Midwest, East Coast, and Gulf Coast regions. The marketing team operates out of regional offices, coordinating logistics and customer support to meet the specific fuel quality and delivery requirements of power generators, steel producers, cement manufacturers, and other industrial end-users.
Since its inception, Alliance Resource Partners has pursued strategic acquisitions and organic growth to diversify its asset base and enhance margins. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joseph W. Craft III, the partnership has focused on improving operational performance, cost control, and shareholder distributions. The board and executive management team continue to guide the company through market cycles, aiming to deliver value while adhering to high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and corporate governance.
