AMA is proud to celebrate the 2025 Safety and Sustainability Award winners – members of our mining community who excel in ensuring the safety of their workers and communities, and a commitment to conservation and sustainability. Mining operations in Alabama require a workforce that includes miners, engineers, technicians, and support staff, as well as support jobs in manufacturing, transportation services, and port facilities. The annual Safety and Sustainability Awards are given to companies and individuals in the industry that consistently operate safely, as good neighbors and stewards of their communities.
Wildlife Conservation – Drummond Ltd.
Land Stewardship – Southland Resources, Inc.
Exceptional Reclamation Award – Mitigation Resources of North America
President’s Commitment to Community Award – Oak Grove and Brett Bussman with Tractor and Equipment
Outstanding Safety & Training Leadership – Crimson Safety Council
President’s Commitment to Safety – Warrior Met Coal Inc
Lifetime Dedication to Safety & Training – Warrior Met Coal Safety Manager Ricky Parker
Champion of Safety (25 years without a lost time incident) – Parker Towing – Senior Boat Captain – Cecil Dilworth
Lifetime Commitment to Stewardship – Wade Keeton, Drummond Coal
