Randall W. Atkins Appointed to National Coal Council
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) announced that Chairman and CEO Randall W. Atkins was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the re-established National Coal Council (NCC).
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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) announced that Chairman and CEO Randall W. Atkins was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the re-established National Coal Council (NCC). The council was re-established by President Trump and Secretary Wright; its first meeting is scheduled at the White House on January 15, 2026. Atkins previously served as NCC chairman in 2021 and said he is committed to advising on coal policy, innovation, and energy security.
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News Market Reaction – METC
On Jan 13, the day this news came out, METC closed 7.76% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Publication date
- Jan. 13, 2026
- Press release date
- NCC first meeting date
- January 15, 2026
- First meeting of re-established National Coal Council
- Prior NCC chair year
- 2021
- Randall Atkins previously served as last NCC Chairman
- Council history
- almost 50 years
- Duration of National Coal Council as an institution
- Current share price
- $22.05
- Pre-news market context for METC
- Daily price change
- 8.19%
- METC move in prior 24 hours
- 52-week high
- $57.80
- METC 52-week high level
- 52-week low
- $6.2424
- METC 52-week low level
Historical Context
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Non-binding MOU to support 10-year rare earth stockpile
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CEO TV appearance to discuss Brook Mine and critical minerals
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Declared $0.1780 per-share stock dividend for Class B shares
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Atkins was serving as the last Chairman of the NCC in 2021 when former President Biden allowed the Council's charter to lapse, forcing it to cease operations. The Council's re-establishment by President Trump and Secretary Wright marks another significant milestone and renewed commitment to advancing America's coal industry and energy security. Their efforts reflect a strong belief in the value of coal as a strategic resource and the importance of expert guidance in shaping national energy policy.
"It is an honor to once again serve on the National Coal Council," said Randall Atkins. "This is somewhat personal to me because as the last Council Chairman I was fighting for clean, beautiful coal when then President Biden shut down this almost 50-year institution. What a difference an election can make. "I'm honored to again serve and am committed to working with my fellow Council members to make the NCC even stronger than before. I look forward to working with Secretary Wright, President Trump, and my fellow Council members to help shape policies that will secure our nation's energy future and to ensure that coal plays a vital role."
The NCC will provide advice, information and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on scientific, technical, and programmatic issues relating to coal and coal policy. Members, including technology developers and industry leaders, represent a broad spectrum of viewpoints and expertise. The Council's work focuses on fostering innovation, supporting responsible energy development, and encouraging the responsible development of the nation's valuable coal resources.
The first meeting of the NCC will be held at the White House on January 15, 2026.
ABOUT RAMACO RESOURCES
Ramaco Resources, Inc. is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern
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