Walter Energy Announces Date of Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call Webcast

BIRMINGHAM, AL--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2014) - Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE: WLT) today announced that in conjunction with the release of its second quarter 2014 earnings results before market open on Thursday, July 31, 2014, it will conduct a conference call with institutional investors and analysts to be broadcast live over the Internet.

What:
Walter Energy's Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call

When:
Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Where:
www.walterenergy.com

How:
Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above

Length:
Approximately one hour

If you are unable to listen to the live Web cast, it will be archived for up to 30 days on the Company's Web site.

About Walter Energy

Walter Energy is a leading, publicly traded "pure-play" metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry with strategic access to high-growth steel markets in Asia, South America and Europe. The Company also produces thermal coal, anthracite, metallurgical coke and coal bed methane gas. Walter Energy employs approximately 2,900 employees, with operations in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. For more information about Walter Energy, please visit www.walterenergy.com.