Careers Contact Us Home A leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. About Us Message from the CEO Mission and Vision Officers of the Corporation Board of Directors Corporate Governance History Business Profile Our Operations Coal Operations Coke Operations Gas Operations Global Footprint Brands, Products and Services Coal Products Coke Products Gas Products Logistics Marketing Corporate Responsibility Safety and Health Environmental Stewardship Permitting, Reporting and Compliance Working with Stakeholders Reclamation and Restoration Community and Economic Impacts Community Involvement First Nations Collaboration Political Engagement Industry Participation Code of Business Conduct (pdf file) Corporate Responsibility Reports Investors Newsroom News Releases Reports Annual Reports Corporate Responsibility Reports Media Library Links to Useful Sites Contact Corporate Communications Restructuring Information Read more About Walter Energy Walter Energy is a producer of coal, coke, and natural gas. We are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. We are a leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry from mines located in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We also produce thermal and industrial bituminous coal, anthracite, coke and related products, as well as coal bed methane gas (natural gas). Our strategy is to focus principally on the development of our metallurgical coal resources. We believe that long term global economic growth supports a growing demand for steel, and for the metallurgical coal needed to make steel. Our North American reserves of metallurgical coal serve both the Atlantic and Pacific markets. Read more About Met Coal Coal is the world’s most abundant fossil fuel. Nearly eight billion metric tons (MT) of coal are used each year –mostly to generate electricity. However, certain coals have unique properties that allow them to be used to make steel. These coals are classified as metallurgical grade, or met coals. It takes about 0.60 MT of met coal to make 1.0 MT of steel. Because coals with metallurgical properties are less abundant, they have a higher value. LEARN THE WHOLE STORY → 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report Released “This report provides our many communities and stakeholders with basic information – not only about our products but also about the way in which we operate.” Walt Scheller, Chief Executive Officer View desktop version (Flash) → View mobile version (PDF) → News Releases Walter Energy Reaches Restructuring Agreement with Senior Lenders to be Implemented through Chapter 11 Filing 07/15/2015 NYSE Suspends Trading in Walter Energy and Commences Delisting Proceedings 07/08/2015 NYSE Suspends Trading in Walter Energy and Commences Delisting Proceedings 07/08/2015 NYSE Suspends Trading in Walter Energy and Commences Delisting Proceedings 07/08/2015 Walter Energy Exercises Grace Period for 9.875% Senior Notes Due 2020 06/11/2015 Older posts View all News Releases → Legal Statement | This website includes forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are market demand, competition, interest rate fluctuations, weather and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. ©2015 Walter Energy, Inc. All Rights reserved.