📣 NASDAQ-listed coal miner Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) has announced it has mined $30 million in Bitcoin using excess power at its facilities. The initiative, started in the second half of 2020, was aimed at monetizing underutilized electricity at their River View mine. The company now holds 425 Bitcoins on its balance sheet, valued at $30 million, resulting in a net gain of $7.3 million after costs. ARLP also rents out extra capacity to other Bitcoin miners, leveraging its low energy costs. What are your thoughts on traditional industries entering the crypto space? Share in the comments! 💬