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.