Big Ridge Inc - Willow Lake Portal

Lower Electricity Costs, Enhanced CO2 Capture, Possible Benefits from Membrane Separation Technology

St. Louis, July 27 – Patriot Coal Corporation today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

St. Louis, July 26 – Peabody Energy today said it has approved expansion of the Wilpinjong thermal coal mine in New South Wales, which is expected to increase production by 2 to 3 million tons annually beginning in 2012.

Tulsa, OK, July 26 – Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. today reported record financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 (the "2010 Quarter").

Tulsa, OK, July 21 – Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. announced that several of its independent operating subsidiaries have begun deployment of a newly-developed product.

Acclaimed Weyburn-Midale CO2 Storage Project Demonstrates Injection Technology Crucial for Carbon Capture and Storage

Washington, D.C. - The National Mining Association (NMA) today filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).

Pittsburgh – Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is raising awareness of the dangers posed by improperly reconditioned or refurbished mining circuit breakers.

St. Louis, July 20 – Peabody Energy today reported that second quarter 2010 EBITDA rose 35 percent over the prior year to $440.4 million. Income from continuing operations increased $124.7 million to $214.7 million.

ICG ADDCAR Systems, LLC (ADDCAR) completed the manufacturing and loading onto a boat the first ever highwall mining system to be delivered to India.

Tulsa, OK, July 19 – Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary White County Coal, LLC has resumed limited production at the Pattiki mine located near the city of Carmi in White County, Illinois.

Arlington, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced a competition for $500,000 in safety and health training grants to help identify, avoid and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines.

Massey Energy Co. noted that two former federal mining regulators, David Lauriski and Michael Lawless, agree MSHA has exceeded its legal authority.

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn released a statement in support of the “Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2010”.

Julian, WV, July 13 – An independently conducted and confidential survey of Massey Energy underground miners shows that 97 percent believe that “safety is important to the company.”

National Mining Association Sr. Vice President Bruce Watzman outlined the association's principles for mine safety legislation in testimony today before the House Education and Labor Committee on H.R. 5663.

There will be a rally at the Knott County Sportsplex on August 14th starting at 11 AM.

National Mining Association (NMA) Senior Vice President Bruce Watzman outlined the association’s principles for mine safety legislation in testimony today before the House Education and Labor Committee on H.R. 5663.

On June 24, 2010, a 29 year old continuous mining machine operator with 12 years experience received fatal injuries when he was caught between the right rib and the remote controlled continuous mining machine he was operating.

Julian, WV, July 8 – Massey Energy Company today released a statement in response to Cecil Roberts with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and political appointees from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Julian, WV, July 13 – An independently conducted and confidential survey of Massey Energy underground miners shows that 97 percent believe that "safety is important to the company."

Richmond, VA, July 8 – Massey Energy Company announced today that it has acquired the assets and permits of the Marmet Dock river barge loading facility from Kanawha River Terminals, LLC.

Training, experience, proper maintenance and prudent operation of equipment will provide the necessary factors to keep you safely behind the wheel throughout 2010 and beyond.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the coal operations of privately owned INR Energy, LLC, a producer and exporter of high-volatile metallurgical and thermal coal.

Taft Coal Sales & Associates Incorporated - Choctaw Mine

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued a statement on the death of an electrician at the Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia.

Julian, WV, July 1 – Massey Energy Company today issued the following statement in response to the charges brought against four miners at Aracoma for failure to conduct escapeway drills in 2005 and 2006.

Julian, WV, June 30 – Massey Energy Company today announced that the replacement plant for the previously destroyed Bandmill processing plant was damaged by fire.

US Labor Department's IG draws attention to gaps in Pattern of Violations program

Washington – Secretary Solis today issued a statement on the introduction of the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 (H.R. 5663) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

St. Louis, July 1 – Peabody Energy and Winsway Coking Coal Holdings Ltd. (Winsway) announced a joint venture agreement in Mongolia, creating Peabody-Winsway Resources, after Winsway purchased the 50 percent interest in the joint venture.

St. Louis, July 1 – Peabody Energy has completed Mongolia's first coal mine restoration project at the former Ereen Mine near the city of Bulgan in northern Mongolia.

Wickliffe, OH – HoseFinder, the new mobile app from Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, now makes it fast and convenient to search for hydraulic hose products and information on the go.

CCS Decreases CO2 Emissions, Creates Jobs

Julian, WV, June 29 – Massey Energy Company released a statement in response to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) claims.

Pittsburgh, June 29 – CONSOL Energy Inc. announced today that J. Brett Harvey, the president and CEO of CONSOL Energy, has been appointed with the additional responsibilities as chairman of the board.

Arlington, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration spokesperson Amy Louviere made the following statement:

Helper, UT, June 28 – Arch Coal, Inc. today announced that Skyline mine has earned top honors for underground mine safety among an eight-state region for a fourth consecutive year.

Julian, WV, June 28 – Massey Energy filed a legal challenge to an order by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regarding the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine accident.

Julian, WV, June 23 – Massey Energy Company released a statement regarding the passing of West Virginia Senator Robert C. Byrd.

Arlington, VA – The U.S. Dep. of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that the federal team investigating the April 5 explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine will begin its underground examination early next week.

Lone Mountain Processing Inc. - Clover Fork No 1

Thirty-seven lawyers included in list; 10 named as “Rising Stars”

Washington – U.S. Rep. George Miller asked the U.S. Dep. of Labor's Office of Inspector General to review the Mine Safety and Health Administration's Pattern of Violation Program.

Due to accidents and methane ignitions at highwall miner and auger operations, MSHA is providing best practices to aid mine operators in developing sound ground control plans.

Acquisition to strengthen ITT's portfolio in growing $3 billion dewatering pumps and services market

St. Louis, July 28 – Patriot Coal Corporation today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Richmond, VA, July 28 – Massey Energy Company today reported net income of $20.2 million or $0.24 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Abingdon, VA, July 24 – Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. today announced that Glass Lewis & Co., a leading proxy advisory firm, has issued a report reiterating its support for the proposed merger with Foundation Coal (NYSE: FCL).

All Four Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend That Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Merger

Julian, WV – Massey Energy announced today that it has voluntarily agreed to drop a suit challenging the recusal procedures of the West Virginia Supreme Court.

Linthicum Heights, MD, July 27 – Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. today reported second quarter 2009 net income of $30.7 million or $0.67 per diluted share

Economic Recession Accelerates Central Appalachia Decline

First Half Metallurgical Coal Sales Totaled 2.8 Million Tons; Third Quarter 2009 Metallurgical Coal Sales Expected to Total 1.4 – 1.6 Million Tons

Abingdon, VA, July 23 – Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR) today issued a statement

The following is an extract of a memorandum from Kevin Crutchfield, President, Alpha Natural Resources, to all employees of Alpha and Foundation announcing Alpha Day One Senior Management Team.

EBITDA totals $323.6 million on revenues of $1.34 billion --- Income from continuing operations is $0.31 per share; Adjusted EPS totals $0.49 per share --- Peabody increasingly focused on Asia-Pacific markets where growth is strongest

Encouraged by Overwhelmingly Positive Shareholders Reception

New York, July 20, 2009 – Duquesne Capital Management L.L.C. (Duquesne), the largest shareholder of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR), has determined to vote against the proposed merger with Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

Washington, D.C. — Southern Company and the Southeast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (SECARB), have announced plans to store carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from an existing coal-fired power plant.

Pittsburgh, PA, July 16 – A CONSOL Energy Inc. executive told Senators yesterday that the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, passed recently by the US House of Representatives, was "the wrong plan for America."

Morgantown, WV, June 23 – Pillar Innovations LLC was recently named a distributor of Kutta Technologies, Inc.’s Digital Radio for Underground Miners (DRUM), a medium frequency (MF) radio.

St. Louis, July 16 – Peabody Energy and Logos School today announced the Peabody/Logos Leaders in Education initiative

Richmond, VA, July 16 – Massey Energy Company announced today that it has completed a reserve exchange with various subsidiaries of Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

Linthicum Heights, MD, July 16 – Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has completed an asset exchange with various subsidiaries of Massey Energy Company.

Record of Decision Issued for First U.S. Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Project

Mexico City, July 10 – Parliamentary and trade union leaders from 13 countries join Mexican union leaders and legislators to call for an end to the persecution of the Mexican mineworkers' union

Luenen, Germany, July 9 – Bucyrus and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization signed a non-exclusive worldwide license agreement

Morgantown, WV – In a recent agreement, Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics (MMH) of West Virginia was named the exclusive North American distributor for Seebach GmbH products

Lünen, Germany, July 7 – Specialized roof support carriers began gaining popularity following the introduction of the Model 601 Vers-A-Trac® at Island Creek’s VP3 mine in July, 1978.

President Obama called upon the Senate to demonstrate the same commitment we saw in the House to building a clean-energy foundation for a strong American economy.

Monday June 29, 2009, CSE was informed of an incident that occurred Friday June 26, 2009 at Mountain Edge Mining - Dorothy #3 mine during a simulated self-rescuer training session.

USER NOTICE SR-MP Expectations Training Unit

If you grow it, process it, eat it, wear it, clean it or cleanse with it, watch it, listen to it, ride in it or ride on it, somewhere along the line soda ash derived from trona is involved.

From state-based shearers in 2004 to state-based longwall systems in 2009

Up to $408 Million in Recovery Act Funding for New Technologies to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage

eMalahleni (Witbank), South Africa, July 2009 – The Joy Smart Services Centre was officially opened the week of June 22nd in eMalahleni (Witbank).

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. has provided an update for its North American Business Unit, including 2009 North American Iron Ore contractual obligations for volume and the Company's expectations for North American Coal sales volumes.