ST. LOUIS - Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH), a leading producer of metallurgical products, announced today that its Leer mine has achieved Level A verification for all protocols of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. This marks Leer as the first mine globally to reach this level of verification via TSM's new subscription program, which is available to mines worldwide.
The TSM initiative, which provides tools and indicators to drive performance and manage key mining risks responsibly, includes protocols on community relationships, crisis management, safety and health, labor issues, tailings management, biodiversity conservation, water stewardship, and climate change.
Paul A. Lang, CEO and President of Arch, emphasized the company's dedication to sustainability as a cornerstone of its corporate culture and attributed this success to the Leer workforce's commitment to high standards. The Mining Association of Canada's CEO, Pierre Gratton, also congratulated Arch on leading the way in the U.S. and demonstrating responsible mining practices.
Arch Resources plans to pursue TSM verification at its other metallurgical mines starting in 2024, aiming to bolster its sustainability leadership and position as a preferred supplier to the global steel industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability.
The company operates large, efficient mines known for setting industry standards in safety and environmental stewardship. Arch Resources periodically uses its website to distribute material company information, inviting parties to learn more about its operations and products.
The information provided is based on a press release statement from Arch Resources, Inc.
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