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Alpha Natural Resources Supports Energy Research with Contribution to West Virginia University 

Abingdon, VA --  4/5/2011 

Energy and environmental sciences research at West Virginia University will benefit from a $300,000 donation from Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

The gift to the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources establishes the Alpha Natural Resources Endowment for Energy Research, and is expected to qualify for a match from the state Research Trust Fund, making the total gift $600,000.

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ABOUT ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES
Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE: ANR) is a leading supplier and exporter of metallurgical coal used in the steel-making process and is a major supplier of thermal coal to electric utilities and manufacturing industries across the country. The company, through its affiliates, employs approximately 14,000 people and operates approximately 150 mines and 35 coal preparation facilities in the regions of Northern and Central Appalachia and the Powder River Basin. More information about Alpha can be found on the company's website www.alphanr.com.