A Kingsport-Based Coal Producer Has Announced It Expects To Sell Between 13 And 14.6 Million Tons Of Coal In 2018. Alpha Natural Resources Chief Executive Officer David Stetson Said The Company Has Worked Diligently Over The Past 18 Months To Create A Business Model That Will Allow Alpha To Thrive In Any Market By Investing In People And Properties To Create A Company That Can Quickly Adjust To Production To Match The Coal Markets.