Founded in 1943 by Emil Usibelli, Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. (UCM) is located in the Alaska Range of mountains near the town of Healy, Alaska.

UCM currently has a work force of about 95 employees, and operates year-round. During more than 60 years of operation, mine production has grown from 10,000 tons to an average 1.5 million tons of coal per year. Currently the only operational coal mine in Alaska, UCM is supported by the most modern mining equipment and state-of-the-art engineering. Today, UCM supplies coal to six Interior Alaska power plants and exports coal to South Korea and several other Pacific Rim destinations.

UCM sponsors many community events and activities, and, through The Usibelli Foundation, funds numerous scholarships, and provides grants to more than 80 organizations annually.