James Bartlett Crawford

Alpha Appalachia Holdings, Inc. produces, processes and sells bituminous coal of steam and metallurgical grades of a low-sulfur content through its various processing and shipping centers. The company also owns and operates approximately various wells, various miles of gathering line, and various small compression facilities in Appalachian Basin. It distributes its products through freight and terminal agreements with various providers, including railroads, barge lines, ocean-going vessels, bulk motor carriers, and terminal facilities. The company produces coal using four mining methods: underground room and pillar, underground longwall, surface and highwall mining. It was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Abingdon, VA.

James River Coal Co. engages in the provision of coal mining activities. The firm is involved in mining and sale of bituminous, steam, metallurgical, and industrial grade coal. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Part of James River Coal Co., Transco Coal Co., Inc. mines and sells bituminous, steam and industrial-grade coal. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. Transco Coal Co. was acquired by James River Coal Co. from The Williams Cos., Inc. on June 30, 1995 for $88 million.

Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Transco Energy Co. LLC is a private company that operates natural gas pipelines. The company is based in Houston, TX. Transco Energy Co. was acquired by The Williams Cos., Inc. on January 19, 1995 for $430.50 million.