| Date | Title | | | | 11/26/12 | Arch Coal President and CEO to Speak at Jefferies 2012 Global Energy Conference on Nov. 28, Live Webcast Available|
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John W. Eaves, will speak at the Jefferies 2012 Global Energy Conference in Houston on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
The presentation will be webcast live at 1:00 p.m. Central time on Nov. 28 at Arch Coal's website at http://investor.archcoal.com. Following the live event, a replay of the webcast also will be available at the same URL for 30 days.
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|  |  | | 11/21/12 | Arch Coal Completes Senior Note and Term Loan Offerings, Amends Credit Facility| ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2012 , Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today closed on its previously announced $375 million senior unsecured notes and $250 million incremental secured term loan. Under the terms of the credit agreement, the $250 million incremental term loan will reduce the size of Arch's revolving credit facility to $350 million from $600 million. The company intends to use the net proceeds from these financings for general corporate purposes. Following these transactions, Ar... |
| | | | 11/14/12 | Arch Coal Announces Pricing of $375 Million Senior Notes Offering|
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced the pricing of $375 million aggregate principal amount of its 9.875% senior notes due 2019 at an issue price of 95.934% of principal amount, resulting in a yield to maturity of 10.75%. Due to strong investor demand, the offering was upsized to $375 million from the previously announced $350 million. Arch will pay interest on the notes on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on June 15, 2013.... |
| | | | 11/13/12 | Arch Coal Launches $250 Million Secured Term Loan|
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that it has launched a $250 million incremental, senior secured term loan due 2018, pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision in the company's existing revolving credit agreement. Completion of the new term loan offering would reduce the size of the company's revolving credit facility to $350 million from $600 million. Concurrent with the term loan offering, Arch announced that it has commenced a ... |
| | | | 11/13/12 | Arch Coal Commences $350 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes Due 2019|
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced it has commenced a private offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2019. The senior notes will be guaranteed by Arch's subsidiaries that guarantee indebtedness under the company's existing senior secured credit facility.
The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities A... |
| | | | 11/02/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Announces Innovative Teaching Grant Awardees for Delta County, Colorado| SOMERSET, Colo., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Delta County, Colo., teachers will receive 24 grants this school year totaling $10,000 from the Arch Coal Foundation's Innovative Teaching Grants Program, according to Jim Miller, general manager of Arch Coal's Mountain Coal Company and its West Elk mine.
"Again this year, our area's teachers came up with some amazing ideas to increase learning and benefit their students," said Miller. "I'm impressed with the wide variety of applications we received, covering al... |
| | | | 10/30/12 | Three Arch Coal Mining Operations Receive Kentucky Safety Awards| Lexington, Ky., Oct. 30, 2012, Three Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) mining operations received awards Friday for achieving the best safety and compliance performance in their respective districts of the commonwealth, as recognized by the Kentucky Office of Mine Safety and Licensing (OMSL) and the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA).
The awards, which were presented at the association's annual meeting on Oct. 26, recognized mining operations in Kentucky with the lowest rate of injury.
Those safety awar... |
| | | | 10/26/12 | Arch Coal, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results| Quarterly Adj. EBITDA increased to $257 million, 21% higher than a year ago
Shipments up 19% versus second quarter 2012 on improving thermal trends
Company reduces cost-per-ton guidance in key regions for full year 2012
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| | | | 10/25/12 | Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) Announces Quarterly Dividend|
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25, 2012 -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable December 14, 2012 to shareholders of record on November 30, 2012.
U.S.-based Arch Coal is a top five global coal producer and marketer. Arch is the most diversified American coal company, with mining complexes across every major U.S. coal supply basin. Its core business is ... |
| | | | 10/19/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Honored as a Top Public Education Advocate in Utah| Editor's note: This news was originally released by the Utah Education Association. It has been re-released by Arch Coal, Inc. with permission from the UEA.
SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH, Oct. 18, 2012 -- The Utah Education Association (UEA) honored 10 teachers from around the state with its Excellence in Teaching awards and presented Arch Coal with an Honor Roll Award at its Superstars in Education banquet Thursday evening.
The UEA presented the Honor Roll Award to Arch Coal for its demonstrated commi... |
| | | | 10/10/12 | Arch Coal's Mountain Laurel Team Garners First Place at National Mine Rescue Skills Competition| CHARLESTON, W.Va., Oct. 10, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. today announced that Mingo Logan's Mountain Laurel team won first place at the Nationwide Mine Rescue Skills competition held Oct. 1-5 in Beckley, W.Va.
Mountain Laurel's green rescue team took first place among all Division 1 teams. In addition to taking home top honors overall, the Mountain Laurel team also finished first in firefighting and first in mine rescue field problems.
Only qualifying teams that ranked among the best at an earlier ... |
| | | | 10/05/12 | Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) to Announce Third Quarter 2012 Results on Oct. 26|
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) will discuss its third quarter 2012 financial results in a conference call that will be webcast live on Friday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Participating on the call will be Arch's President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Eaves, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul A. Lang and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John T. Drexler.
The webcast will be accessible via the "investor" section... |
| | | | 09/25/12 | Arch Coal Honored with Conservation Legacy Award from National Museum of Forest Service History|
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today has been honored with the 2012 Conservation Legacy Award by the National Museum of Forest Service History.
President of the National Museum of Forest Service History, Gray F. Reynolds, applauded Arch's voluntary environmental efforts on public and private lands during the museum's annual meeting in Vail, Colo.
"The Museum board salutes Arch Coal for passing on a conservation legacy through its outstanding actions to rest... |
| | | | 09/25/12 | Arch Coal's Dugout Canyon Awarded Sentinels of Safety as Safest Large-Scale Underground Mine in United States|
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its Canyon Fuel Company's Dugout Canyon mine earned the Sentinels of Safety award for achieving the nation's best 2011 safety record among large underground coal mines.
"Our Dugout Canyon employees earned this top national recognition for achieving a perfect safety record in 2011," said Arch's President and CEO John W. Eaves. "A total incident rate of zero is an elite accomplishment, to say the least. ... |
| | | | 09/12/12 | Arch Coal Named Among Top Business Technology Innovators; Earns Seventh Consecutive InformationWeek 500 Award|
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today earned a spot in the top 250 of the 2012 InformationWeek 500. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Arch Coal has been ranked one of the nation's most innovative users of business technology by InformationWeek.
Arch Coal most notably was recognized for the speed of integration following a major acquisition. In May 2011, Arch Coal announced the $3.4 billion acquisition of International Coal Group ... |
| | | | 09/10/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Continues Longstanding Teacher Recognition Programs in Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming|
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 10, 2012 -- The Arch Coal Foundation has kicked off its longstanding annual teacher-recognition programs in Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming, according to foundation president Deck S. Slone, who also is a senior vice president of Arch Coal, Inc.
"Arch Coal appreciates classroom teaching excellence and recognizes the importance of teachers in our children's daily lives," Slone said. "The teachers recognized by our award programs strengthen our communities by bringing hig... |
| | | | 08/31/12 | Arch Coal SVP Warnecke Announces Plan to Retire in 2014|
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced David N. Warnecke, Arch's senior vice president of marketing, has announced his plans to retire from the corporation in May 2014 after more than 30 years with the corporation. Warnecke will continue in his current capacity through the end of 2012, at which point he will transition to a new role spearheading Arch's efforts to expand and strengthen its transportation, logistics and supply chain capabilities – particular... |
| | | | 08/30/12 | Arch Coal President and CEO to Speak at Barclays 2012 CEO Energy/Power Conference on September 6, Live Webcast Available|
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John W. Eaves, will speak at the Barclays Capital 2012 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
The presentation will be webcast live at 2:25 p.m. E.D.T. on Sept. 6 at Arch Coal's website at http://investor.archcoal.com/. Following the live event, a replay of the webcast also will be available at the same URL for 30 days.
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| | | | 08/23/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Kicks Off Colorado Teaching Grants Program for 2012-2013 School Year| SOMERSET, Colo., Aug. 23, 2012 -- The Arch Coal Foundation's Innovative Teaching Grants Program in Delta County, Colo., has kicked off for its sixth year and will feature several changes for the 2012-2013 school year, according to Jim Miller, general manager of Mountain Coal's West Elk mine.
The Innovative Teaching Grants Program, funded by the Arch Coal Foundation and created in 2007, helps teachers invent and test innovative teaching techniques for elementary and secondary students in Delta C... |
| | | | 08/15/12 | Arch Coal Mine Rescue Teams Earn Dual Championships This Summer|
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 15, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. today announced that mine rescue teams for Cumberland River Coal Company and Mingo Logan Mountain Laurel each won first-place rankings in recent competitions.
Cumberland River's blue rescue team earned the Grand Championship out of 37 teams from six states in the 2012 Virginia Mining Institute (VMI) Contest. This is the team's second consecutive year to earn top honors. Cumberland River is the only team to have achieved a perfe... |
| | | | 08/08/12 | Arch Coal Elects Cochran as Senior Vice President of Operations|
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its board of directors has elected Kenneth D. Cochran as senior vice president of operations for the corporation.
"Ken is a proven leader with a tremendous record of success in the critical areas of safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence," said John W. Eaves, Arch's president and CEO. "He is the ideal person for this new and expanded role, and I am confident that he will lead our operat... |
| | | | 08/08/12 | Arch Coal Names Bennett Vice President of Operations Support|
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that Gary L. Bennett has been promoted to vice president of operations support, reporting to Arch Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul A. Lang.
"As a longstanding member of Arch's operations management team, Gary has demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities in a range of different positions," said Lang. "I am confident he will be successful in applying these same skil... |
| | | | 07/27/12 | Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) Announces Quarterly Dividend| ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2012 -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable September 14, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 31, 2012.
U.S.-based Arch Coal is a top five global coal producer and marketer. Arch is the most diversified American coal company, with mining complexes across every major U.S. coal supply basin. Its core business is suppl... |
| | | | 07/27/12 | Arch Coal, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results| Enhanced liquidity and extended debt maturities
Achieved record export shipments of 7 million tons in first half of 2012
Grew first half 2012 revenues 13% to $2.1 billion versus a year ago
Realigned Appalachian segment to focus on higher-margin metallurgical assets
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| | | | 07/23/12 | Arch Coal’s Coal Creek Named Safest Small Surface Mine in Eight-State Region; Earns RMCMI Award for Safety Excellence| GILLETTE, Wyo. (July 23, 2012) -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its Thunder Basin Coal Company's Coal Creek mine has earned the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute's (RMCMI) 2012 Safety Award for achieving superior safety results among small surface mines operating in eight western states.
"The Coal Creek team abides by a culture that places safety as the number one value in the workplace," said Jim Opfer, Coal Creek's general manager. "It's an honor to be recognized for our ... |
| | | | 07/10/12 | Arch Coal's (NYSE:ACI) Second Quarter 2012 Conference Call To Be Webcast, Podcast|
ST. LOUIS, July 10, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) will discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results in a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. E.D.T. Participating on the call will be Arch's President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Eaves, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Paul A. Lang and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John T. Drexler.
The webcast will be accessible via th... |
| | | | 07/02/12 | Arch Coal's Dugout Canyon and Castle Valley Prep Plant Receive Three Top Safety Awards|
WELLINGTON, Utah, July 2, 2012 -- Arch Coal's Canyon Fuel Company subsidiary announced that its Dugout Canyon mine and Castle Valley preparation plant have received three major coal industry safety awards.
Today, the Dugout Canyon mine received the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute's (RMCMI) 2012 Safety Award among large underground mines at the institute's 100th annual meeting. To qualify for the eight-state award mines must have produced substantial coal volumes without a reportable... |
| | | | 06/29/12 | Arch Coal's Vindex Energy Earns Third State Maryland Excellence in Reforestation Award|
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, Md., June 29, 2012 -- Arch Coal today announced that Vindex Energy Corporation has received the 2011 Maryland State Excellence in Reforestation Award from the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI). The award recognizes "exemplary performance using the Forestry Reclamation Approach (FRA)" at Vindex Energy's Carlos mine in Allegany County, near Frostburg.
Mine Superintendent Rusty Bush accepted the award on behalf of the company. T... |
| | | | 06/21/12 | Arch Coal Responds to Thermal Coal Market Weakness by Idling Several Operations and Reducing Production in Appalachia|
ST. LOUIS, June 21, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced plans to idle several operations and to reduce production at other mining complexes in Appalachia due to the unprecedented downturn in demand for coal-based electricity. Today's actions, along with other recent changes in Appalachia, will result in a total workforce reduction of approximately 750 full-time employee positions.
"We deeply value our people, and the decision to reduce personnel was made only after ... |
| | | | 06/18/12 | Former AES CEO Paul Hanrahan Elected to Arch Coal's Board of Directors|
ST. LOUIS, June 18, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Paul T. Hanrahan, 54, has been elected to its board of directors, effective June 12. Hanrahan will serve on the board's audit and nominating and corporate governance committees.
"We are very pleased to welcome Paul to our board," said John W. Eaves, Arch's president and CEO. "Paul is a highly respected leader in the global power sector, and brings tremendous business acumen and a great depth of knowl... |
| | | | 06/11/12 | Arch Coal VP Jenny Herner Ranked Among 2012 "Most Influential Business Women"|
ST. LOUIS, June 11, 2012 -- Jenny Herner, Arch Coal vice president of marketing administration, has been named one of St. Louis' 2012 Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal. The award annually recognizes remarkable women who excel in business careers and illustrate the breadth of talent and achievement among St. Louis-area leaders, according to the newspaper. A special section of the St. Louis Business Journal, featuring all the 2012 recipients, will be p... |
| | | | 05/31/12 | Arch Coal Redeems Subsidiary Notes Due 2013| ST. LOUIS, May 31, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that its subsidiary, Arch Western Finance, LLC, completed the repurchase and redemption of its $450 million senior notes due 2013. In particular, the company redeemed the remaining $146 million outstanding senior notes, pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture dated June 25, 2003. Recently, Arch successfully tendered for and redeemed $304 million of the aggregate $450 million, 6.75% senior notes.
U.S.-... |
| | | | 05/25/12 | Arch Coal Partners with Taylor County Soccer Association to Provide Land for Nonprofit Soccer Complex| KNOTTSVILLE, W.Va., May 25, 2012 -- Arch Coal today announced that Tygart Valley's Leer mining complex has partnered with the Taylor County Soccer Association to provide land for the development of a nonprofit soccer complex that will serve hundreds of area families. Arch will donate a 25-year, renewable lease for a multi-acre parcel of land in Knottsville for the development of the facility.
"We're thrilled to have Arch Coal's support in the form of this land," said Cassie Conner, president of... |
| | | | 05/24/12 | Sixteen High School Graduates Chosen as 2012 Arch Coal Scholars| ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2012 -- The Arch Coal Foundation today announced that 16 recent high school graduates have been chosen as 2012 Arch Coal Scholars.
The Arch Coal Scholars Program honors outstanding scholastic achievement by the children of employees of Arch Coal and its subsidiaries. Each of this year's scholars will receive a $2,000 annual scholarship to an accredited college or university for up to four years.
"This is the 23rd class of Arch Coal Scholars," said John W. Eaves, president a... |
| | | | 05/23/12 | Arch Coal's Skyline Mine Earns Utah Earth Day Award for Environmental Excellence|
SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that Canyon Fuel Company's Skyline Mine has earned state recognition with a 2012 Earth Day Award for its outstanding environmental efforts in central Utah.
The Utah Department of Oil, Gas and Mining's (DOGM) board of directors made the selection, and Governor Gary Herbert presented the award to Skyline mine today.
"The employees of Skyline consistently act as good neighbors and environmental stewards," sai... |
| | | | 05/17/12 | Nine Utah Teachers Receive Arch Coal Foundation's Golden Apple Award| PRICE, Utah, May 17, 2012 -- Nine area teachers were presented Golden Apple Achiever Awards today by the Arch Coal Foundation, according to Erwin Sass, general manager of the Dugout Canyon Mine.
Teachers receiving Golden Apple Achiever Awards were:
Paul Allred
North Sanpete High School
Mt. Pleasant
Camille Carlson
Carbon High School
Price
Laurel Coburn
Manti Elementary
Manti
Jessica Jones
North Sevier Middle School
Salina
Elizabeth Mason
Salina Elementary
Salina
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| | | | 05/16/12 | Arch Coal Completes Term Loan, Amends Credit Facility|
ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today closed on a new $1.4 billion term loan that was upsized from the previously announced $1 billion due to strong investor interest. Separately, Arch finalized its amended senior secured revolving credit facility, as previously planned, which modifies certain financial covenants to provide incremental flexibility over the next two years. Under the terms of the agreements, the upsized term loan will reduce the revolving ... |
| | | | 05/15/12 | Arch Western Finance, LLC Completes Consent Solicitation for Its 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013|
ST. LOUIS, May 15, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Arch Western Finance, LLC ("Arch Western Finance"), its indirect subsidiary, successfully completed its consent solicitation with respect to its 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP Nos. 03939RAB6, 03939RAA8, U22142AA8, 03939RAC4 and U22142AB6) (the "Notes").
On May 1, 2012, Arch Western Finance commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of the Notes. In connection with the Tender Off... |
| | | | 05/04/12 | Arch Coal Elects Conaway to Vice President of Safety|
ST. LOUIS, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) elected Douglas Conaway to vice president of safety.
"We're pleased the board has elevated Doug to the top ranking safety officer at Arch," said Paul A. Lang, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Doug's deep industry and organizational experience will prove invaluable as he leads Arch's entire safety function."
Conaway has served as Arch's director of corporate safety since 200... |
| | | | 05/02/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Honors Five with Teacher Achievement Awards| RICHFIELD, Utah, May 2, 2012 -- Five area teachers today received coveted Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards during a ceremony at Red Hills Middle School.
The award-winning teachers are:
Jodi Anderson
Gunnison Valley Elementary
Gunnison
Phillip D Johnson
Richfield High School
Richfield
Madeline Lee
Red Hills Middle School
Richfield
Michelle Nielson
Richfield High School
Richfield
Gerald T. Wayman
Manti High School
Manti
Arch Coal Executive Vice President and ... |
| | | | 05/01/12 | Arch Western Finance, LLC Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 6 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2013|
ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Arch Western Finance, LLC ("Arch Western Finance"), its indirect subsidiary, commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of its outstanding $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013 (CUSIP Nos. 03939RAB6, 03939RAA8 and U22142AB6) (the "Notes"). In connection with the Tender Offer, Arch Western Finance is soliciting consents (the "Consent Solicitation")... |
| | | | 05/01/12 | Arch Coal, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2012 Results| Quarterly revenues increased 19% versus a year ago
Focused on increasing operational excellence, optimizing asset portfolio and enhancing financial flexibility
Board sets new quarterly dividend rate of $0.03 per share
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| | | | 04/30/12 | 10 Wyoming Teachers Receive Arch Coal's Golden Apple Award| WRIGHT, Wyo., April 30, 2012 -- Ten Wyoming teachers today were honored with Golden Apple Achiever awards by the Arch Coal Foundation, according to Greg Schaefer, Arch Coal, Inc. vice president, external affairs, western region.
"Earlier this month, the Foundation presented 10 Wyoming classroom educators with its Teacher Achievement Award," said Schaefer. "The Golden Apple Achiever Award is given to teachers who submitted exemplary applications to the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards Progra... |
| | | | 04/26/12 | Arch Coal Elects Paul Lang EVP & Chief Operating Officer| ST. LOUIS, April 26, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Paul A. Lang has been elected executive vice president and chief operating officer. Lang previously held the position of executive vice president, operations. Lang will report to John W. Eaves, who was elected president and chief executive officer, as previously announced.
"Paul has a successful 28-year track record of driving operational excellence at Arch Coal," said Eaves. "I can think of no better leader than Paul... |
| | | | 04/26/12 | Arch Coal Renames Tygart Valley Mine in Honor of Steve Leer| ST. LOUIS, April 26, 2012 -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) late yesterday announced that Arch's Tygart Valley #1 mine will be renamed the Leer Mine in recognition of the leadership of Steven F. Leer, who was elected executive chairman of Arch's board today after two decades with the company as chief executive officer.
"We wanted to honor Steve for two decades of exceptional service and leadership," said Arch's Lead Director James R. Boyd. "It is fitting to name this bran... |
| | | | 04/23/12 | Arch Coal Elects Slone Senior Vice President, Strategy and Public Policy; Beatty Named Vice President, Investor Relations|
ST. LOUIS, April 23, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) announced today that Deck S. Slone has been elected senior vice president, strategy and public policy for the corporation, effective June 1. He will report to John W. Eaves, Arch's president and incoming CEO.
"Deck has been a key member of Arch's senior management team for many years, and we expect him to play an even more pivotal role in Arch's future growth and success in this new capacity," Eaves said. "Deck is an accomplished strateg... |
| | | | 04/18/12 | 16 West Virginia Teachers Receive Golden Apple Awards| CHARLESTON, W.Va., April 18, 2012 -- Sixteen West Virginia teachers today were presented Golden Apple Achiever awards by the Arch Coal Foundation, according to John R. Snider, Arch Coal, Inc. vice president, external affairs, eastern region.
"Last month, Arch Coal honored 12 teachers with our Teacher Achievement Award," said Snider. "The Golden Apple Achiever Award is presented to teachers who submitted exemplary applications to the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards program and came close to... |
| | | | 04/17/12 | Arch Coal's (NYSE: ACI) First Quarter 2012 Conference Call To Be Webcast, Podcast|
ST. LOUIS, April 17, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) will discuss its first quarter 2012 financial results in a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. E.D.T. Participating on the call will be Arch's Chairman Steven F. Leer, President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Eaves, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John T. Drexler.
The webcast will be accessible via the "investor" section of the Arch Coal webs... |
| | | | 04/16/12 | Arch Coal Veteran Henry Besten to Retire| ST. LOUIS, April 16, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that C. Henry Besten, senior vice president of strategic development, plans to retire from the corporation in June after 40 years of service with Arch and its predecessor companies.
"Henry has contributed greatly to Arch Coal's growth and success since the corporation's very earliest days," said Steven F. Leer, chairman and chief executive officer. "He has contributed significantly to our corporate strat... |
| | | | 04/13/12 | 10 Outstanding Wyoming Teachers Receive Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards| CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 13, 2012 -- Ten Wyoming teachers were honored today as recipients of the prestigious Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award at a ceremony at South High School in Cheyenne.
Arch Coal Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven F. Leer, accompanied by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, Wyoming First Lady Carol Mead, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, U.S. Representative Cynthia M. Lummis, and Wyoming Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Cindy Hill presented the 12th annual awards to:... |
| | | | 04/02/12 | Arch Coal's Leer Applauds CORESafety System|
ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arch Coal Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven F. Leer today announced his full support of CORESafety, a comprehensive system that encourages continuous safety and health improvement in the U.S. mining industry.
A CEO-level task force of the National Mining Association's Board of Directors led the effort. The task force relied on a working group of mining safety professionals from NMA's membership, including Arch Coal. Currently chai... |
| | | | 04/02/12 | Arch Coal Names Ziegler Vice President of Human Resources|
ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that John Ziegler, Jr. has been named vice president of human resources, effective April 1.
Ziegler will lead Arch's global human resources function, which includes responsibility for compensation, benefits, organizational development, labor relations, health and wellness, and staffing for a workforce of 7,400. He will report to John W. Eaves, Arch's president and incoming chief executive officer.
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| | | | 03/22/12 | Arch Coal Claims Three Colorado State Awards|
SOMERSET, Colo., March 22, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that employees of Mountain Coal Company's West Elk mine and Ark Land Company were honored with Colorado's top coal mine safety award and two state environmental awards at the annual National Western Mining Conference in Denver.
"We're honored to receive three statewide awards for operating responsibly in Colorado," said John W. Eaves, Arch's president and chief operating officer. "Our employees clearly ... |
| | | | 03/14/12 | Metzroth and Blumenfeld Promoted to New Posts at Arch Coal|
ST. LOUIS, March 14, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Lawrence Metzroth has been named vice president of business development and market intelligence for Arch Coal Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., and Andrew Blumenfeld has been named Arch's vice president of analysis and strategy.
In his new position, Metzroth will be responsible for assisting in Asia-Pacific business and market development activities, including coal sourcing initiatives, market and acquisition analysis an... |
| | | | 03/12/12 | George C. Morris III Elected to Arch Coal's Board of Directors|
ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that George C. Morris III, 56, has been elected to its board of directors, effective immediately. Morris will serve on the board's audit and finance committees.
"With his great financial acumen and his wealth of energy industry expertise, George will be a great addition to our board," said Steven F. Leer, Arch's chairman and CEO. "We look forward to his leadership and counsel during this period of rapid g... |
| | | | 03/05/12 | Arch Coal Foundation Honors 12 West Virginia Classroom Teachers With Prestigious Teacher Achievement Awards| CHARLESTON, March 5, 2012 -- The Arch Coal Foundation honored 12 outstanding West Virginia classroom teachers today with Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards. It is the state's longest running, privately sponsored teacher recognition program.
Announcement of the teachers receiving a 2012 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award was made by Steven F. Leer, Arch Coal chairman and chief executive officer. He was accompanied by West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia Education Associat... |
| | | | 02/27/12 | Arch Coal Announces CEO Succession Plan| Steve Leer to Retire as CEO, Continue as Chairman; John Eaves to Succeed Leer as Arch Coal CEO in April 2012
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced that its chairman and chief executive officer, Steven F. Leer, will retire as CEO effective April 26, 2012, the date of the company's annual shareholders meeting. Leer will be succeeded as CEO by John W. Eaves, who currently serves as the company's president and chief operating officer ... |
| | | | 02/23/12 | Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) Announces Quarterly Dividend|
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23, 2012 -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2012 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2012.
U.S.-based Arch Coal is a top five global coal producer and marketer. Arch is the most diversified American coal company, with 24 mining complexes across every major U.S. coal supply basin. Its core business is supply... |
| | | | 02/10/12 | Arch Coal, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results| Arch completes largest acquisition in company history in 2011
Annual revenues reach record $4.3 billion
Adj. EBITDA for 2011 expands 27% versus prior year
Cash costs decline and margins expand in each core region vs. Q3
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| | | | 02/03/12 | Arch Coal Takes Home Seven West Virginia Awards, Earns State's Top Environmental Award|
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 3, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that its Appalachian operations earned seven prestigious safety and environmental awards in West Virginia, including the state's top honor for mine reclamation.
Coal-Mac, Inc. received West Virginia's top environmental achievement today. The West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) presented Coal-Mac's Phoenix 3 with the 2011 Greenlands Award for overall outstanding environmental per... |
| | | | 01/24/12 | Kinder Morgan and Arch Coal Sign Throughput Agreement to Further Expand Coal Terminal Network| HOUSTON & ST. LOUIS--Jan. 24, 2012-- Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) today announced plans to invest approximately $140 million to further expand its coal handling facilities along the Gulf Coast. Concurrently, Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI) has signed a long-term throughput agreement with KMP that will help support the expansion of these export facilities. Also, Arch and KMP are in final discussions to include, in the throughput agreement, port space for coal shipments at KMP-owned facil... |
| | | | 01/20/12 | Arch Coal Announces New London Sales Team|
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced Arch Coal Sales' London team: Alexander Newman, vice president of international thermal coal sales-Europe, and Wyn Davis, vice president of international metallurgical coal sales-Europe. Arch's new European office will open March 1 at Heron Tower in London.
"The addition of Alex and Wyn provides Arch with the ability to strengthen and expand relationships with our European customers," said David Warnecke, Arc... |
| | | | 01/18/12 | Arch Coal's (NYSE:ACI) Fourth Quarter 2011 Conference Call to be Webcast, Podcast| ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) will discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results in a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, Feb. 10 at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. Participating on the call will be Arch's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven F. Leer, President and Chief Operating Officer John W. Eaves, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John T. Drexler.
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