The Arch Coal Foundation announced a USD 116,000 donation to Missouri University of Science and Technology to update its mine rescue and safety laboratory.

Mr John W Eaves president and COO of Arch Coal Inc said that "Missouri S&T in Rolla has one of the strongest mining engineering programs in the nation. That's why we're pleased to fund the school's expansion in mine rescue and safety programs, which will further enhance the level of technical expertise of the next generation of leaders in the energy industry."

Dr Samuel Frimpong chair of mining and nuclear engineering at Missouri S&T said that "We are proud that the Arch Coal Foundation recognizes the role our mining engineering program plays in providing future leaders to the industry. This gift from Arch Coal will help us continue to attract the best and brightest engineering students to Missouri S&T."

The Arch Coal Foundation was formed in December 2005 with an initial endowment from Arch Coal, Inc. The Arch Coal Foundation provides support to organizations who engage in improving the quality of life in the communities in which Arch Coal operates. The Arch Coal Foundation focuses much of its giving in the area of education, including contributions to schools as well as through sponsorship of its signature program the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards that recognizes top classroom teachers in West Virginia, Wyoming and Utah.