Puda Coal Comments on Chinese Government's Recent Announcement on Thermal Coal Price Hikes
TAIYUAN, China, June 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Puda Coal, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PUDA), a supplier of high grade metallurgical coking coal used to produce coke for steel manufacturing in China and a consolidator of twelve coal mines in Shanxi Province, today responded to the recent announcement by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) seeking to curb significant hikes in thermal coal prices. On June 25, 2010, the NDRC issued an announcement to some of China's major coal mining players, stressing the importance of adhering to contract coal prices, with the aim to ease inflation pressure and ensure sufficient supplies of electricity during the summer.

House Creates 68-Member Coal Caucus as Study Underscores Industry Economic Contributions
PITTSBURGH, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Families Organized to Represent the Coal Economy (F.O.R.C.E.) and the Pennsylvania Coal Association today applauded the creation of a new Pennsylvania House Coal Caucus, developed to recognize and support the coal industry for its major economic contributions to the Commonwealth.

Western Coal Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Results
VANCOUVER, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Western Coal Corp. (TSX: WTN, & WTN.WT and AIM: WTN) ("Western" or the "Company") announces its operating results for the three and twelve month periods ended March 31, 2010.

Puda Coal Announces Strong First Quarter 2010 Results
TAIYUAN, China, May 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Puda Coal, Inc. (NYSE: PUDA), a supplier of high grade metallurgical coking coal used to produce coke for steel manufacturing in China and consolidator of twelve coal mines in Shanxi Province, today announced its 2010 first quarter financial results. First Quarter 2010 Highlights -- First quarter revenue increased 24.6% year over year to $62.0 million -- Gross profit increased 165.4% year over year to $10.3 million -- Gross margin increased 8.8% year over year to 16.6% -- Operating income grew 207.4% year over year to $9.1 million -- Net income gained 157.3% to $5.4 million, or $0.31 per fully diluted share, as compared to $2.1 million, or $0...

Puda Coal's Subsidiary Signs Agreement to Borrow RMB240 Million from Its Chairman
TAIYUAN, China, May 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Puda Coal, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PUDA), a supplier of high grade metallurgical coking coal used to produce coke for steel manufacturing in China and a consolidator of twelve coal mines in Shanxi Province, announced that Shanxi Putai Resources Limited Co.

Alpha Natural Resources Announces Results for First Quarter 2010
ABINGDON, Va., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Record EBITDA from Continuing Operations of $218 million, up from $110 million last yearIncome from Continuing Operations of $15 million compared with $47 million last yearConsistent operating performance, strong Pittsburgh #8 longwall shipments and effective operating cost controls drive financial results Metallurgical coal shipments increased 30% year-over-yearExcellent safety performance continues through first quarter 2010Following the mid-April amendment of Alpha's secured credit facility, liquidity totals $1.5 billionAlpha Natural Resources, Inc.