people

The heart of Arch Coal embraces people, from our 7,400 employees to our customers to our neighbors in the nine states we call home. Whether it’s our industry-leading safety record or our tradition of community giving, we strive to protect and uplift our greatest asset — people.

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Vital Human Aid

Coal is the most affordable source of electric power in many parts of the developing world.

Employee Safety

Our goal is to operate the world's safest mines through behavior-based programs.

Rewarding Careers

Our secret is simple: We find talented people and inspire them to be their best.

Community Outreach

Our people donate their time, talents and passion to a wide variety of social causes.

Progressive Practices

Arch employees are constantly finding inventive ways to harness new technologies.

Valuing People

At Arch Coal, we are driven by our principles to protect and uplift people, sustain our planet for future generations and deliver an even more powerful and promising energy future.

Our dedicated and highly skilled workforce enables Arch to lead the industry in mine safety and good neighbor practices.

We’re focused on creating smart energy solutions that will power our modern lives and meet the growing energy needs of the world’s population to help alleviate poverty and raise standards of living for us all.

Values Driven

“Arch Coal’s foundation is built upon three key pillars: safety, environmental stewardship and shareholder value. I’m confident that our progressive approach to our core values will help us build a better tomorrow for our company and our world.”

Steven Leer
Chairman and CEO
Arch Coal, Inc.
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