ABINGDON, Va., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stockholders of AlphaNatural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR) approved four proposals submitted for voteby the company at its annual meeting held today in Abingdon, Va.

Stockholders approved the following nine director nominees: Mary EllenBowers, John S. Brinzo, Hermann Buerger, Kevin S. Crutchfield, E. Linn Draper,Jr., Glenn A. Eisenberg, John W. Fox, Jr., Michael J. Quillen and Ted G. Wood.

Stockholders also approved proposals to amend and restate the Long-TermIncentive Plan, adopt the 2008 Annual Incentive Bonus Plan, and ratify theappointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the 2008 fiscal year.

About Alpha Natural Resources

Alpha Natural Resources is a leading supplier of high-quality Appalachiancoal to electric utilities, steel producers and heavy industry. Approximately89 percent of the company's reserve base is high Btu coal and 82 percent islow sulfur, qualities that are in high demand among electric utilities whichuse steam coal. Alpha is also one of the nation's largest producers andexporters of metallurgical coal, a key ingredient in steel manufacturing.Alpha and its subsidiaries currently operate mining complexes in four states,consisting of 57 mines feeding 11 coal preparation and blending plants. Thecompany and its subsidiaries employ approximately 3,600 people.

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