Ramaco Resources CEO Randall W. Atkins Elected Chair of IEA Coal Advisory Board

Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and CEO of Ramaco Resources, has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB). His appointment follows a unanimous vote by the board, which comprises senior leaders from the global energy and mining sectors to provide policy advice to the IEA.

The CIAB, established in 1979, advises the IEA on matters involving energy security, market dynamics, and technological innovation. Atkins noted that his tenure will focus on coal's evolving role in global steelmaking and its potential as a feedstock for rare earth elements and advanced carbon products.

Atkins brings over 40 years of financial and operational experience to the role, having previously led the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Coal Council. Evan Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Ramaco, will serve alongside him as the Chair of the CIAB Associate Members.