HENDERSON, KY (June 17, 2025) – Alliance Coal and the Henderson County community celebrated the grand opening of the Henderson County Mine, Alliance Coal’s newest underground site, located at 6755 Sulphur Springs Road in Henderson County on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
Construction on the multi-million-dollar operation began in July of 2023, and opened its doors today to employees and the community for a first look at the site. River View Coal, LLC, a subsidiary of Alliance Coal, LLC, operates the River View Mine and will serve as the operator of the new Henderson County Mine. River View Coal, LLC began producing coal in 2009 and is the largest underground room-and-pillar mining complex in North America. By the end of 2025, River View Coal, LLC expects to have more than 400 employees working at the Henderson County Mine.
“I am very pleased to see River View Coal opening this new site in Henderson County,” Robbie Mills, Senator for Kentucky, said. “Energy has been my main focus during my time in the Legislature and helping Kentucky coal remain marketable and supplying mining jobs to NWKY! This new site is very gratifying! Thank you to the Alliance team and River View Coal for all they do to keep the lights on and to power our economy in NWKY.”
Once mined, coal from the Henderson County Mine will be transported from the Corydon shaft site, by underground conveyors, to the surface at a slope in Waverly, Kentucky, and finally to a terminal on the Ohio River near Uniontown, Kentucky. The Henderson County Mine will have a 30,000-square-foot building at the Corydon shaft site, which will house the main office, warehouse, and bathhouse.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Henderson and for America’s energy future,” Zach Brown, General Manager for River View Coal said. “The opening of this new site is more than just a local development—it’s a strategic investment in our economy, our workforce, and our ability to deliver reliable energy to millions of Americans. This represents our continued commitment to powering our nation with dependable resources, while creating good-paying jobs and strengthening this community that has welcomed us so graciously. Together, we are building a future where energy security and economic opportunity go hand in hand.”
“I’m proud to see Henderson County leading the way in Kentucky’s energy production,” JT Payne, State Representative for Kentucky, said. “As our nation stands at a critical time in balancing economic growth with energy security, the importance of reliable, domestic energy cannot be overstated. We are grateful for Alliance Coal’s historic investment in our county and state.”
Missy Vanderpool, Executive Director for Henderson Economic Development, shared her excitement for Alliance Coal and the Henderson County Mine.
“Announcements and groundbreakings are exciting milestones, but there is nothing quite like a grand opening,” Vanderpool said. “We are thrilled to join the Alliance Coal team in the official grand opening of the Henderson County Mine. The impact of this project will be felt for generations to come. We are so grateful to Alliance Coal and Henderson County Mine for their investment in Henderson County!”
Ronda Smith, Mayor of Corydon, expressed her appreciation for Alliance Coal’s investment in Henderson County.
“Every great journey begins with a single step,” Smith said. “Today, we open the doors to endless possibilities, new beginnings, and a future filled with success. We are thrilled to welcome Henderson County Mine to Henderson County.”
Alliance Coal has been a community partner in surrounding counties for years and has made the decision to further invest in Henderson.
“I am thrilled that Henderson County Mine will finally be opening,” Brad Schneider, Henderson County Judge/Executive, said. “It is going to have a positive impact on our community for decades and decades to come. It will also help with Kentucky’s energy security for the foreseeable future. We welcome Alliance Coal and their partners to our community. It’s a partnership we cherish and will help support for as long as they want to mine coal in Henderson County.”
Alliance Coal, LLC is a subsidiary of Tulsa-based Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP). ARLP is a diversified energy company that is currently the second largest coal producer in the eastern United States, supplying reliable, affordable energy domestically and internationally to major utilities, metallurgical and industrial users. ARLP also generates operating and royalty income from mineral interests it owns in strategic coal and oil & gas producing regions in the United States. In addition, ARLP is positioning itself as a reliable energy partner for the future by pursuing opportunities that support the growth and development of energy and related infrastructure.
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