Alpha Natural Resources Affiliates Settle Selenium Cases

BRISTOL, Va., Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: ANR) affiliated mining operations in West Virginia announce the settlement of three selenium discharge suits brought by four environmental organizations. Selenium is a naturally occurring element that can be released into streams as a byproduct of some common earth moving activities, including surface mining.  The lawsuits involved mining permits at certain Aracoma, Bandmill, Highland, Kanawha Energy, Marfork, Alex Energy and Independence mines. 

As part of the settlement, the Alpha-affiliated mining operations will pay a civil penalty of $350,000.  The agreed upon compliance dates are largely consistent with existing permits or permit renewal proposals for these mining operations.  By resolving all pending Clean Water Act lawsuits, these mining operations are able to move forward with implementing proven technology in their existing compliance plans rather than focusing on litigation.

About Alpha Natural Resources
Alpha Natural Resources is one of the largest and most regionally diversified coal suppliers in the United States. With affiliate mining operations in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, Alpha supplies metallurgical coal to the steel industry and thermal coal to generate power to customers on five continents.  Consistent with its Running Right process, Alpha is committed to being a leader in mine safety and an environmental steward in the communities where its affiliates operate. For more information, visit Alpha's website (www.alphanr.com).  

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SOURCE Alpha Natural Resources Inc.