Sunrise Coal LLC

05/12/2026

The Indiana coal industry remains a significant part of the state’s energy and industrial economy, especially in southwestern Indiana communities tied to mining, transportation, and power generation. Congressman Mark Messmer has recently highlighted those economic contributions in a commentary published in the Washington Examiner, emphasizing coal’s role in jobs, energy reliability, and regional investment.

📰: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4561177/southern-indiana-mining-powering-american-prosperity/

09/17/2025

04/23/2025

We are honored to be recognized by the Knox County Chamber Of Commerce and our partners and neighbors!

Join us in celebrating one of our outstanding 109th Annual Awards Winners - Sunrise Coal LLC - the Large Business of the Year! 👏

This award honors a Chamber member with 25+ employees who exemplifies industry excellence and demonstrates a strong, lasting commitment to the Knox County community. As one of the county’s top three for-profit employers, Sunrise Coal stands out not only for its business achievements but also for its ongoing support through generous contributions and community-focused initiatives.

Congratulations to Sunrise Coal on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

If you are interested in celebrating with us next Wednesday, April 30th, there is still an opportunity to purchase a table or individual tickets! Call the Knox County Chamber of Commerce office at (812) 882-6440 for more information and to purchase.

02/27/2025

What a great group of students! They attended even when they didn’t have school!

Last Monday, a few of our Knox County CEO students had the opportunity to go on a visit to Sunrise Coal LLC in Oaktown. As opposed to the typical business casual, these students donned their hard hats and safety gear for a trip underground, through the wash plant, and around the mine grounds. These students came away with a new understanding of just what it takes to keep the lights on in areas like Knox County. We would like to extend our gratitude to Sunrise Coal for such a unique opportunity and a visit that these students are sure to remember!

02/10/2025

Sunrise Coal wore yellow today to support our little buddy Malcom and his family.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to all of our co-workers, family, and friends!
We give thanks to our employees, if it weren’t for them, you wouldn’t have electricity for your Christmas lights, Frosty would be blind, and the naughty would get nothing for Christmas!

07/04/2024

We paused our mining operations today to pay tribute to our employees who fought for our freedom and all other past and present heroes!

06/19/2024

Extremely fortunate to have such a high-caliber Mine Rescue Team at Sunrise Coal! We appreciate their dedication to continuing their skill enhancement every year in state and regional competitions! Corey Baker, Nick Foley, Mike Rinck, Ethan Resler, Mat Johnson, Clay Lichte, John Kopp, Steve Earle, and Chandler Miller. Serving on the Sate Team: Joby Johnson, Derek Smith, Keith Wampler, and Michael Hersel

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!