Alpha Confirms Fatality Following Flooding Incident at Rolling Thunder Mine

BRISTOL, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirms that a section foreman at Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, W. Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on Saturday, November 8. During routine operations, a crew in the underground mine encountered a sudden and substantial inflow of water. Tragically, Steven Lipscomb, 42, of Elkview, W. Va., was unable to reach safety. He was last seen attempting to ensure his crew made it out safely. All othe ...