Reading Anthracite Company is a United States coal producer operating in Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region. The company manages surface mining operations and supplies anthracite coal for industrial, residential, and specialty applications. Processing facilities support coal preparation and grading. Reading Anthracite Company remains active within the northeastern U.S. coal sector.

Reading Anthracite Company was established in 1871 in Pennsylvania.

The company operated extensive anthracite mining operations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Reading Anthracite continues to operate in the 21st century, supplying specialty coal products.

Primary Mining Regions
Reading Anthracite Company operates in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, within the anthracite coal region.

Infrastructure and Processing Facilities
Surface mining operations are supported by coal preparation facilities and truck and rail transport systems.

Strategic Geographic Advantage
Location within northeastern United States provides access to industrial and residential specialty coal markets.

In 2024, Reading Anthracite Company maintained anthracite production in Pennsylvania, serving specialty industrial and residential markets.

Operational improvements included surface mining efficiency and truck and rail distribution coordination.

In 2025, the company continues emphasizing stable specialty coal supply and regional market integration.