Randall W. Atkins Elected as Chairman of the International Energy Agency's Coal Industry Advisory Board
Key Highlights
- ➤Randall W. Atkins unanimously elected IEA Coal Industry Advisory Board chairman
- ➤Atkins brings more than 40 years of energy and commodity-related experience
- ➤Ramaco Vice Chairman Evan Jenkins named Chair of CIAB Associate Members
- ➤Ramaco operates four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia
- ➤Ramaco is exploring coal, rare earth and critical minerals at Wyoming's Brook Mine
Expert Statements
Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources
“I am deeply honored by the confidence of my CIAB colleagues and especially grateful for their unanimous support to work with them advising in the IEA on matters of importance on our industry,”
Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources
“The world has entered a period in which energy, power, electrification and mineral security are both intertwined and of increasingly vital importance.”
Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources
“Coal must continue to play its historically essential role in global steelmaking and energy production.”
Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources
“At the same time, new technologies are also creating opportunities for coal to serve as a source of rare earths and critical minerals as well as a feedstock for higher value advanced carbon products.”
Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources
“I keenly look forward to working with the IEA and my colleagues on the CIAB to advance a thoughtful discussion about coal's evolving role and its continued critical importance in the energy dialogue.”
Evan Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Ramaco Resources
“Randy's unanimous election by the Executive Committee and full membership is an important recognition of both his leadership and his vision for the future of coal,”
Evan Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Ramaco Resources
“His leadership roles with both the CIAB and the National Coal Council provide a unique opportunity to help advance a broader discussion about coal's future.”
Evan Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Ramaco Resources
“I am honored to work with Randy and serve as the Chair of the CIAB Associates.”
Evan Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Ramaco Resources
“I look forward to working in that role of supporting the work of the Board.”
Randall W. Atkins Elected as Chairman of the International Energy Agency's Coal Industry Advisory Board PR Newswire
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) ("Ramaco" or the "Company") announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Atkins, has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) based in Paris, France.
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