Alpha Confirms Fatality Following Flooding Incident at Rolling Thunder Mine
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) confirmed a fatality after a flooding incident at Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, W. Va., on November 8, 2025. A section foreman, Steven Lipscomb, 42, died after a sudden inflow of water while helping his crew evacuate; all other miners in the area escaped safely. Alpha said it mobilized resources and led multi-day rescue and recovery efforts with local, state and federal agencies and dive teams. The company expressed condolences to the family and said it is cooperating with federal and state authorities on a thorough investigation into the incident and its causes.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) ha confermato una fatalità dopo un incidente di allagamento nella miniera Rolling Thunder nella contea di Nicholas, WV, il 8 novembre 2025. Un caposquadra di reparto, Steven Lipscomb, 42, è deceduto a seguito di un improvviso ingresso di acqua mentre assisteva la sua squadra nell'evacuazione; tutti gli altri minatori nell'area sono riusciti a mettersi in salvo. Alpha ha dichiarato di aver mobilitato risorse e di aver guidato operazioni di soccorso e recupero che si sono protratte per più giorni con la collaborazione di agenzie locali, statali e federali e di squadre di immersione. L'azienda ha espresso le proprie condoglianze alla famiglia e ha detto di collaborare con le autorità federali e statali per un'inchiesta approfondita sull'incidente e sulle sue cause.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) confirmó una fatalidad tras un incidente de inundación en la Mina Rolling Thunder en el condado de Nicholas, W. Va., el 8 de noviembre de 2025. Un capataz de sección, Steven Lipscomb, de 42 años, murió tras una entrada repentina de agua mientras ayudaba a su equipo a evacuar; todos los demás mineros en la zona escaparon ilesos. Alpha dijo que movilizó recursos y lideró operaciones de rescate y recuperación durante varios días con agencias locales, estatales y federales y equipos de buceo. La compañía expresó sus condolencias a la familia y dijo que está cooperando con las autoridades federales y estatales en una investigación exhaustiva sobre el incidente y sus causas.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR)는 웨스트버지니아주 니콜라스 카운티의 Rolling Thunder 광산에서 2025년 11월 8일에 발생한 홍수 사고로 사망자가 발생했다고 확인했습니다. 현장 구역 열혈감독관인 Steven Lipscomb, 42세은 승무원을 대피시키는 동안 갑작스러운 물의 유입으로 사망했고, 그 지역의 다른 모든 광부들은 안전하게 탈출했습니다. Alpha는 자원을 동원하고 현지, 주, 연방 기관 및 다이빙 팀과 함께 다일 수일간의 구조 및 회수 노력을 이끌었다고 밝혔습니다. 회사는 가족에게 애도를 표하고 사건과 그 원인에 대한 철저한 조사를 위해 연방 및 주 당국과 협력하고 있다고 말했습니다.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) a confirmé un décès après un épisode d'inondation à la mine Rolling Thunder dans le comté de Nicholas, Virginie-Occidentale, le 8 novembre 2025. Un contremaître de section, Steven Lipscomb, 42 ans, est décédé après une arrivée d'eau soudaine alors qu'il aidait son équipage à évacuer ; tous les autres mineurs de la zone ont été évacués sans danger. Alpha a déclaré avoir mobilisé des ressources et dirigé des efforts de sauvetage et de récupération sur plusieurs jours avec des agences locales, étatiques et fédérales et des équipes de plongée. L'entreprise a présenté ses condoléances à la famille et a dit coopérer avec les autorités fédérales et étatiques dans le cadre d'une enquête approfondie sur l'incident et ses causes.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) bestätigte eine Todeslage nach einem Überschwemmungsereignis im Rolling Thunder Mine im Nicholas County, West Virginia, am 8. November 2025. Ein Abteilungsaufsichtsperson, Steven Lipscomb, 42, starb nach einem plötzlichen Wassereinfluss, während er seiner Mannschaft beim Evakuieren half; alle anderen Bergleute in der Gegend entkamen sicher. Alpha sagte, es habe Ressourcen mobilisiert und mehrtägige Rettungs- und Bergungsmaßnahmen mit lokalen, staatlichen und bundesstaatlichen Behörden sowie Tauchteams geleitet. Das Unternehmen äußerte sein Beileid der Familie und erklärte, dass es mit Bundes- und Landesbehörden an einer gründlichen Untersuchung des Vorfalls und seiner Ursachen zusammenarbeite.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) أكّدت وفاة عقب حادثة فيضانات في منجم رولينغ ثاندر بمقاطعة نيكولاس، فرجينيا الغربية، يوم 8 نوفمبر 2025. وفاة مشرف قسم، ستيفن ليبسكووم، 42 عامًا، نتيجة دخول مفاجئ للمياه أثناء مساعدته فريقه في الإخلاء؛ نجى جميع العمال المنقبين الآخرين في المنطقة. قالت ألفا إنها جندت الموارد وقادت جهود إنقاذ واسترداد لعدة أيام مع السلطات المحلية والولائية والفيدرالية وفرَق الغوص. أعربت الشركة عن تعازيها لعائلة الضحية وقالت إنها تتعاون مع السلطات الاتحادية والولائية في تحقيق شامل في الحادث وأسبابه.
- All other miners in the affected area evacuated safely on Nov 8, 2025
- Alpha mobilized resources and led multi-day rescue and recovery efforts
- Fatality of a section foreman (Steven Lipscomb) following flooding on Nov 8, 2025
- Multi-day rescue and recovery effort required due to sudden inflow of water
- Company investigation underway with federal and state authorities
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Fatal underground flooding at Rolling Thunder Mine killed a foreman; rescue and investigation are underway.
During routine underground operations on
The immediate business mechanism is operational disruption and safety scrutiny: a fatality triggers regulatory investigations and mine-access limitations while authorities determine cause. Ongoing coordination with federal and state authorities implies an active probe; any findings that require remediation, procedural changes, or temporary closures could affect mine throughput and compliance costs. The company states it had significant responder support, but no specific operational or financial impacts are disclosed.
Key dependencies and risks include the investigators' findings, any mandated corrective actions, and the timeline of recovery operations. Monitor the official investigation outcomes and any regulator-issued orders, plus company updates on mine status and timeline to resume normal operations; expect material updates around the completion of the federal/state investigation and any formal reports in the weeks to months after
During routine operations, a crew in the underground mine encountered a sudden and substantial inflow of water. Tragically, Steven Lipscomb, 42, of
"Our hearts are broken," said Andy Eidson, Alpha's chief executive officer. "Steve joined our company in 2006 and was a dedicated employee, respected leader and friend to many. His actions to ensure the safety of his crew members were heroic. On behalf of the entire organization, we extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to his wife, two children and all who knew and cared for him."
Immediately upon learning of the incident, Alpha officials responded, mobilizing all available resources and leading around-the-clock rescue efforts which were supported by numerous local, state and federal agency officials as well as emergency response dive teams.
"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the mine rescue teams, agency officials, and all who worked tirelessly under extreme conditions throughout the multi-day rescue and recovery effort,"
The company is working closely with federal and state authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident and its underlying causes.
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