Tag: Longwall Associates

Longwall Associates marks 30-year anniversary

Donna Schmidt

If your work involves a longwall panel, chances are you have worked alongside the American-owned, family-operated Longwall Associates. In May, the company marks three decades in business and is looking back on its history as well as forward to its future. Edited by Donna Schmidt On May 14, 2026, Virginia-headquartered Longwall Associates will mark its 30th anniversary. While many know…

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America’s newest longwall:  Allegheny Metallurgical’s Longview

Donna Schmidt

The biggest surprises come when you least expect it, and that’s part of the glean of the newest underground longwall mine in the U.S. After years of planning and development, 
Longview is ready for her close-up. NAM recently got an exclusive tour. By Donna Schmidt Deceivingly close to the paved roads and traffic of small-town Bridgeport, W.Va., just south of…

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