Operations
Building the Future
We are an environmentally and socially minded supplier of metallurgical coal to the global metal industry and are dedicated entirely to mining non-thermal metallurgical coal. Our extensive reserves of metallurgical coal play a critical role in supporting the global production of metal products, especially for essential infrastructure projects.
- Brookwood Facilities – CMO
- WMC Training Center
- WMC Central Supply
- Mine 4 North
- Mine 4 South
- Mine 7 North
- Mine 7 East
- Mine 7 West
- Barge Loadout
Warrior Met Coal Mining Operations
Based out of Brookwood, Alabama, our two active mines, Mine No. 4 and Mine No.7, are large-scale, highly efficient longwall operations capable of producing up to 8.0 million metric tons of premium metallurgical coal per year at full capacity. These active mines are estimated to have approximately 89.0 million metric tons of recoverable reserves and 25 years of remaining life within the current mine plan.
Mine No.7 currently operates two longwalls, while Mine No.4 currently runs a single longwall. All three active longwalls are equipped with advanced features which improve safety, horizon control, face alignment, dust controls, and the latest shield technology for partial automation. To drive down costs and optimize long-term performance, we invest heavily in new equipment, routine rebuilds, and equipment upgrades. In 2022, we spent approximately $87.1 million in sustaining capital to upgrade and update critical equipment and supporting components.
Our coal is processed and cleaned at one of our three world-class preparation plant facilities. Our plants are routinely updated and upgraded with the latest industry applications to improve efficiency and recovery. Mine No. 7 and No.4 preparation plants service the mines via skip systems which transport extracted coal from underground bunkers to the surface facilities. Mine No. 7 also uses the existing preparation facility from the now closed Mine No. 5 via an overland conveyor. The Mine No. 7 preparation plant has a capacity to process 1,260 raw metric tons per hour, Mine No.4 can process 1,300 raw metric tons per hour, and the Mine No. 5 preparation plant can process up to 900 raw metric tons per hour.
25yrs
Estimated 25 combined years of remaining reserves
8 million
Metric tons in annual production
850+
Currently employed
Blue Creek Mining Complex
Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, the development of the Blue Creek Facility is presently advancing at a robust pace. With a promising reserve base of 69.8 million short tons of recoverable reserves and 49.5 million short tons of coal resources (excluding reserves), totaling a considerable 119.3 million short tons, the Blue Creek mine will provide access to one of the largest untouched metallurgical coal reserves in North America. The incorporation of this venture will foster economic growth and long-term career opportunities within the local community, but it would also contribute to global production for an anticipated half-century.
2026
Slated to come online in 2026
119.3 million
Access to 119.3 million short tons
50 years
Of additional operating life
350+
Slated to create 350+ additional jobs
Transportation & Logistics
Our geographic location provides advantages which allows us to make deliveries to the European and South American markets with exceptional speed. Our product pipeline spans from our cutting-edge facilities located in central Alabama to the McDuffie terminal, situated in the Port of Mobile. This has earned a distinguished reputation for our efficient management of outbound logistics and successful export of products to various countries across the globe.
This has earned a distinguished reputation for our efficient management of outbound logistics and successful global export of metallurgical coal to all the major integrated steel producing countries of the world.
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Product
We take great pride in being the sole U.S. producer of exclusively metallurgical coal. Our coking coal serves as a vital ingredient in the manufacturing of high-quality steel, which is in demand worldwide.
Sustainabilitiy
We understand the impact that mining can have on our environment, Warrior works diligently to meet and exceed all regulatory requirements through innovative methods.
About
Each year, we turn an estimated 8 million metric tons of annual product into $5 billion of assessed value, and our investors make it all possible.
Investors
We are committed to creating shareholder value, while also prioritizing the safety and sustainability of our portfolio.