Alpha Natural Resources 10-Q 10 Nov 09 2009 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	3 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008
Revenues
Coal revenues	$662,396	$601,477	$1,423,169	$1,627,617
Freight and handling revenues	47,592	75,709	129,091	220,896
Other revenues	19,258	11,218	49,960	36,640
Total revenues	729,246	688,404	1,602,220	1,885,153
Costs and expenses
Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below)	469,451	441,092	1,039,490	1,213,999
Gain on sale of coal reserves	0	(11,446)	0	(11,446)
Freight and handling costs	47,592	75,709	129,091	220,896
Other expenses	11,251	40,235	15,650	35,859
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	78,246	40,155	154,803	125,548
Amortization of acquired coal supply agreements, net	57,983	0	57,983	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately above)	83,544	20,936	122,917	56,962
Total costs and expenses	748,067	606,681	1,519,934	1,641,818
(Loss) income from operations	(18,821)	81,723	82,286	243,335
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(42,835)	(9,723)	(62,854)	(30,225)
Interest income	295	2,725	1,275	5,702
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(5,641)	(33)	(5,641)	(14,702)
Miscellaneous income, net	856	481	1,037	478
Total other expense, net	(47,325)	(6,550)	(66,183)	(38,747)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	(66,146)	75,173	16,103	204,588
Income tax benefit (expense)	46,172	(9,066)	27,222	(39,886)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(19,974)	66,107	43,325	164,702
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(2,290)	(11,768)	(11,600)	(19,590)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	0	13,635	0	13,635
Income tax benefit (expense)	2,765	(543)	5,099	1,346
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	475	1,324	(6,501)	(4,609)
Net (loss) income	($19,499)	$67,431	$36,824	$160,093
Basic earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-0.19	0.95	0.53	2.42
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$0	0.02	-0.08	-0.07
Net income (loss)	-0.19	0.97	0.45	2.35
Diluted earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-0.19	0.91	0.53	2.36
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$0	0.02	-0.08	-0.07
Net income (loss)	-0.19	0.93	0.45	2.29

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$481,557	$676,190
Trade accounts receivable, net	265,848	163,674
Deferred income taxes	26,101	0
Inventories, net	187,855	86,594
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	105,887	65,325
Total current assets	1,067,248	991,783
Property, equipment and mine development costs, net	1,063,216	356,758
Owned and leased mineral rights, net	2,027,573	180,458
Owned lands	89,588	12,882
Goodwill	372,551	20,547
Acquired coal supply agreements, net	434,807	2,090
Deferred income taxes	0	83,689
Other non-current assets	66,814	61,631
Total assets	5,121,797	1,709,838
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	33,500	232
Note payable	1,859	18,288
Trade accounts payable	146,054	102,975
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	250,653	140,459
Total current liabilities	432,066	261,954
Long-term debt	756,553	432,795
Pension and postretirement medical benefit obligations	698,557	60,211
Asset retirement obligations	195,595	90,565
Deferred income taxes	340,174	0
Other non-current liabilities	151,982	68,621
Total liabilities	2,574,927	914,146
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock - par value $0.01, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.01, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 120,530,503 issued and 120,229,288 outstanding at September 30, 2009 and 70,513,8800 issued and oustanding at December 31, 2008	1,205	705
Additional paid-in capital	2,180,153	484,261
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,650)	(30,107)
Treasury stock, at cost: 301,215 and 0 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively	(8,495)	0
Retained earnings	377,657	340,833
Total stockholders' equity	2,546,870	795,692
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$5,121,797	$1,709,838

Parenthetical Data For Condense

Parenthetical Data For Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
	Sep. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Stockholders' equity
Preferred Stock par value	0.01	0.01
Preferred stock - shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock - issued	0	0
Common stock - par value	0.01	0.01
Common stock - shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock - shares issued	120,530,503	70,513,880
Common stock - outstanding	120,229,288	70,513,880
Treasury stock, at cost: shares	301,215	0

1_Condensed Consolidated Statem

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2008
Operating activities
Net income	$36,824	$160,093
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	156,020	131,366
Amortization of acquired coal supply agreements, net	57,983	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,588	2,985
Discontinuance of cash flow hedge on interest rate swap	23,549	0
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	7,717	5,553
Accretion of debt discount	8,327	5,110
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	5,641	14,702
Share-based compensation	26,650	15,873
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	0	(13,635)
Gain on sale of coal reserves	0	(11,446)
Unrealized mark-to-market (gains) losses on derivative instruments	(18,270)	11,094
Deferred income taxes	(48,890)	(1,158)
Other, net	1,069	(3,235)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Trade accounts receivable, net	(18,643)	(47,659)
Inventories, net	(23,454)	(13,265)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(21,565)	16,111
Other non-current assets	1,297	1,332
Trade accounts payable	(18,875)	39,998
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(10,477)	20,198
Pension and postretirement medical benefit obligations	(10,552)	6,627
Asset retirement obligations	(4,676)	(3,891)
Other non-current liabilities	9,853	(950)
Net cash provided by operating activities	162,116	335,803
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(102,816)	(113,632)
Cash acquired from a merger	23,505	0
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	522	16,241
Proceeds from sale of investment in coal terminal	0	1,500
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	0	45,000
Other, net	(1,615)	(3,247)
Net cash used in investing activities	(80,404)	(54,138)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt	0	287,500
Principal repayments of note payable	(16,429)	(18,883)
Principal repayments on long-term debt	(241,500)	(193,921)
Debt issuance costs	(11,218)	(10,861)
Premium payment on early extinguishment of debt	0	(10,736)
Excess tax benefit from share-based awards	0	3,143
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	0	164,666
Common stock repurchases	(8,495)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,419	3,356
Other, net	(1,122)	(160)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(276,345)	224,104
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(194,633)	505,769
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	676,190	54,365
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	481,557	560,134
Issuance of common stock for acquisition accounting	$1,628,601	$0

Business and Basis of Presentat

Business and Basis of Presentation
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	(1) Business and Basis of Presentation Business On July 31, 2009, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (Old Alpha) and Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. (Foundation) merged (the Merger) with Foundation continuing as the surviving legal corporation of the Merger. Subsequent to the Merger, Foundation was renamed Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (the Company or New Alpha) (see Note 18). For accounting purposes, the Merger was treated as a reverse acquisition with Old Alpha considered the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, Old Alphas historical financial statements are the historical financial statements of the Company. Foundation, together with its affiliates, was a major U.S. coal producer operating mines and associated processing and loading facilities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Foundation primarily supplied steam coal to U.S. utilities generating electricity and industrial plants. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the business of extracting, processing and marketing steam and metallurgical coal from surface and deep mines, and mainly sells to electric utilities, steel and coke producers, and industrial customers. The Companys operations are located inCentral Appalachia, Northern Appalachia,the the Powder River Basin of the United States. Basis of Presentation The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting. The preparation of the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include inventories; mineral reserves; allowance for non-recoupable advanced mining royalties; asset impairments; environmental and reclamation obligations; pensions; coal supply agreements; postemployment, postretirement and other employee benefit obligations; future cash flows associated with assets; useful lives for depreciation, depletion, and amortization; workers compensation and black lung claims; postretirement benefits other than pensions; valuation allowances for deferred income taxes; income tax provision calculations; reserves for contingencies and litigation; revenue recognized using the percentage of completion method; and fair value of financial instruments. Due to the subjective nature of these estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with Old Alphas audited financial statements and related notes as of and for the year ended December

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	(2) New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted In June 2009, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (ASC 105). ASC 105 defines the new hierarchy for U.S. GAAP and supersedes all accounting standards in U.S. GAAP, aside from those issued by the SEC. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. In August 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.The new guidance establishes valuation techniques in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available.Additionally, it clarifies appropriate valuation techniques when restrictions exist that prevent the transfer of liabilities measured at fair value.Finally, it provides further guidance on the classification of liabilities measured at fair value within the fair value hierarchy.The new guidance is effective for interim periods ending after August 26, 2009.The adoption of the guidance did not have an impact on the Companys results of operations or financial position. New Accounting Pronouncements Issued and not yet Adopted In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (SFAS 166)(which has been incorporated into ASC 860).SFAS 166 amends the criteria for a transfer of a financial asset to be accounted for as a sale, redefines a participating interest for transfers of portions of financial assets, eliminates the qualifying special-purpose entity concept and provides for new disclosures. SFAS 166 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, and its adoption is not expected to affect the Companys financial position or results of operations. ASC 715-20, Defined Benefit Plans - General (ASC 715-20). ASC 715-20 provides guidance on an employers disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. The additional disclosure requirements under this ASC include expanded disclosures about an entitys investment policies and strategies, the categories of plan assets, and concentrations of credit risk and fair value measurements of plan assets. ASC 715-20 will be effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard will have no impact on the amounts recorded in the Companys consolidated financial statements. The Company will include the additional disclosures in the notes to the Companys consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2009.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	(3) Earnings (Loss) Per Share The number of shares used to calculate basic earnings (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of the Companys outstanding common shares during the respective periods. The number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share is based on the number of common shares used to calculate basic earnings (loss) per share plus the dilutive effect of stock options and other stock-based instruments held by the Companys employees and directors during each period and the 2.375% convertible senior notes due 2015 (the Convertible Notes) when they are convertible into the Companys common stock. The ConvertibleNotes, which were issued in April 2008, become dilutive for earnings per share calculations when the average share price for the quarter exceeds the conversion price of $54.66.The shares that would be issued to settle the conversion spread are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation when the conversion option is in the money.At September 30, 2009, the conversion option for the Convertible Notes was not in the money, therefore there was no dilutive earnings per share impact. In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, 287,534 shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are set forth below: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Numerator: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (19,974 ) $ 66,107 $ 43,325 $ 164,702 Income (loss) from discontinued operations 475 1,324 (6,501 ) (4,609 ) Net income (loss) $ (19,499 ) $ 67,431 $ 36,824 $ 160,093 Denominator: Weighted average shares basic 102,992,689 69,578,244 81,054,020 68,071,618 Dilutive effect of outstanding share-based awards - 2,655,325 594,973 1,792,108 Weighted average shares diluted 102,992,689 72,233,569 81,648,993 69,863,726 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.19 ) $ 0.95 $ 0.53 $ 2.42 Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 0.02 (0.08 ) (0.07 ) Total $ (0.19 ) $ 0.97 $ 0.45 $ 2.35 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.19 ) $ 0.91 $ 0.53 $ 2.36 Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 0.02 (0.08 ) (0.07 ) Total $ (0.19 ) $ 0.93 $ 0.45 $ 2.29

Inventories

Inventories
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Inventories	(4) Inventories Inventories consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2009 2008 Raw coal $ 19,158 $ 9,018 Saleable coal 124,962 61,297 Equipment for resale 2,432 2,282 Materials and supplies, net 41,303 13,997 Total inventories, net $ 187,855 $ 86,594

Other Noncurrent Assets

Other Noncurrent Assets
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Assets	(5) Other Noncurrent Assets Other noncurrent assets consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2009 2008 Unamortized deferred financing costs $ 15,500 $ 12,161 Advance mining royalties, net 15,272 14,234 Virginia tax credit, net 16,998 19,242 Equity-method investments 11,674 3,484 Derivative financial instruments 1,639 - Other 5,731 12,510 $ 66,814 $ 61,631

Other Noncurrent Liabilties

Other Noncurrent Liabilties
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	(6) Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2009 2008 Interest rate swap $ 25,601 $ 27,929 Workers' compensation obligations 32,584 7,871 Black lung obligations 29,317 1,732 Coal supply agreements, net 23,882 - Derivative financial instruments 7,356 16,812 Deferred production tax 18,524 - Deferred credits and other 14,718 14,277 $ 151,982 $ 68,621

Income Taxes

Income Taxes
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Income Taxes	(7) Income Taxes Income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Continuing operations $ (46,172 ) $ 9,066 $ (27,222 ) $ 39,886 Discontinued operations (2,765 ) 543 (5,099 ) (1,346 ) $ (48,937 ) $ 9,609 $ (32,321 ) $ 38,540 A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax expense (benefit) at 35% to actual income tax expense (benefit) related to continuing operations is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Federal statutory income tax expense (benefit) $ (23,151 ) $ 26,311 $ 5,636 $ 71,606 Increases (reductions)in taxes due to: Percentage depletion allowance (4,472 ) (7,231 ) (18,537 ) (15,471 ) Deduction for domestic production activities 569 (932 ) - (2,438 ) State taxes, net of federal tax impact (2,593 ) 2,323 (415 ) 6,278 Change in valuation allowance (23,685 ) (11,660 ) (21,330 ) (20,712 ) Change in state rates - - - 247 Non-deductible transaction costs 3,279 - 3,279 - Interest Rate Swap 3,938 - 3,938 - Other, net (57 ) 255 207 376 Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations $ (46,172 ) $ 9,066 $ (27,222 ) $ 39,886 During the third quarter, the Company reversed its valuation allowance that existed at June 30, 2009 in the amount of $22,185.The reversal of the valuation allowance was triggered by the Company moving from a net deferred tax asset position to a net deferred tax liability position on its condensed consolidated balance sheet as a result of the Merger (see Note 18).

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	(8) Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following: September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008 Term loan due 2011 $ 293,125 $ - Term loan due 2012 - 233,125 7.25% senior notes due 2014 298,285 - 7.25% senior notes discount (9,079 ) - 2.375% convertible senior note due 2015 287,500 287,500 2.375% convertible senior notes discount (79,778 ) (87,830 ) Capital lease obligation - 232 Total long-term debt 790,053 433,027 Less current portion 33,500 232 Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 756,553 $ 432,795 Old Alpha Credit Agreement On July 31, 2009, in conjunction with the Merger (see Note 18), Old Alpha terminated its existing senior secured credit facilities, which consisted of a $250,000 term loan facility, of which $233,125 was outstanding at July 31, 2009 (and due in 2012), and a $375,000 revolving credit facility. On July 31, 2009, the Company repaid the outstanding balance under the term loan and recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt to write off the remaining balance of deferred loan costs in the amount of $5,641. New Alpha Credit Facility Prior to the Merger, Foundation had a credit facility (the Foundation Credit Facility) consisting of $500,000 secured revolving credit line and a $335,000 secured term loan. Repayment of outstanding indebtedness owed under the Foundation Credit Facility includes quarterly amortization of the term loan, which began in the third quarter of 2007, with both the term loan and revolving credit line maturing July 7, 2011. In connection with the Merger, the Foundation Credit Facility was amended to addthe Company and substantially all ofthe subsidiariesof Old Alpha (the New Subsidiaries) as guarantors under the Foundation Credit Facility (the New Alpha Credit Facility).This amendment also provides for an increase in the interest rate to 3.25 percentage points over the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) from 1.25 percentage points over LIBOR, subject, in the case of revolving loans, to adjustment based on leverage ratios.Following the Merger and upon the amendment becoming effective, limitations on annual capital expenditure amounts were eliminated and the amount of incremental credit facilities that may be incurred under the New Alpha Credit Facility were increased from $100,000 to $200,000, of which $150,000 was utilized to increase the revolving credit line to $650,000.As of September 30, 2009, the Companys term loan due 2011 under the New Alpha Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $293,125, with $33,500 classified as current portion of long-term debt. 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due June 2015 Old Alpha issued its 2.375% convertible senior notes due 2015 (the Convertible Notes) with an aggregate principal amount of $287,500 under an indenture dated as of April 7, 2008, as supplemented (the Convertible Notes Indenture).Following completion of the Merger, the Company assumed Old Alphas obligations in respect of the Convertible Notes by executing a supplemental indenture, dated as of

Asset Retirement Obligation

Asset Retirement Obligation
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligation	(9) Asset Retirement Obligation The Companys mining activities are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing. The Company conducts its operations to protect the public health and environment and believes its operations are in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations, but cannot predict the exact amount of such future expenditures. Estimated future reclamation costs are based principally on estimated costs to achieve compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. At September 30, 2009, the Company had recorded asset retirement obligation accruals for mine reclamation and closure costs (including perpetual water treatment) totaling $206,344. The current portion of the asset retirement obligation liabilities of $10,749 and $8,375 at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. There were no assets that were legally restricted for purposes of settling asset retirement obligations at September 30, 2009.These regulatory obligations are secured by surety bonds in the amount of $445,796 at September 30, 2009 and $148,952 at December 31, 2008. Changes in the reclamation obligation related to continuing operations were as follows: Asset retirement obligation at December31, 2008 $ 94,032 Accretion for the period 7,331 Expenditures for the period (4,088 ) Acquisitions during the period (Including amounts related to Foundation Merger) 101,891 Sites added during the period 2,567 Revisions in estimated cash flows (625 ) Asset retirement obligation at September30, 2009 $ 201,108 Changes in the reclamation obligation related to discontinued operations were as follows: Asset retirement obligation at December31, 2008 $ 4,908 Accretion for the period 386 Expenditures for the period (588 ) Revisions in estimated cash flows 530 Asset retirement obligation at September30, 2009 $ 5,236

Share Based Compensation Awards

Share Based Compensation Awards
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Awards	(10) Share-Based Compensation Awards On July 31, 2009, subsequent to the Merger, the Companys Board of Directors adopted the Foundation amended and restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2004 SIP).The 2004 SIP permits the Company to grant its key employees, directors and consultants nonqualified stock options (options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or other share-based awards. The awards under the 2004 SIP may be granted at fair value with an exercise price of no less than 100% of the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. The 2004 SIP is currently authorized for the issuance of awards for up to 5,978,483 shares of common stock, and as of September 30, 2009, 1,396,816 shares of common stock were available for grant under the plan.During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company granted non-employee directors and certain key employees 139,650 restricted stock units from the 2004 SIP. The Company retained Old Alphas existing 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2004 LTIP) and 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2005 LTIP). Due to certain restrictions in these plans, the Company can grant share-based awards only to Old Alpha employees. At September 30, 2009, the Company had four types of share-based awards outstanding: restricted stock, performance shares, restricted stock units, and options. Share-based compensation expense totaled $19,179 and $1,298 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $26,650 and $15,873 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 $15,068 and $20,480, respectively, of share-based compensation expense is reported as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, $304 and $7,684, respectively, of share-based compensation expense is reported as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 $4,111 and $6,170, respectively, of share-based compensation expense is reported as a component of cost of sales. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, $961 and $7,695, respectively, of share-based compensation expense is reported as a component of cost of sales.For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, $33 and $494, respectively, of share-based compensation expense has been reclassified from cost of sales to discontinued operations.The Company reports the benefits of income tax deductions that exceed recognized compensation as cash flow from financing activities. In November 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase common shares from employees to satisfy the employees minimum statutory tax withholdings upon the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance shares.During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company repurchased 301,215 common shares from employees at an average price paid per share of $28.20. Stock Options Stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is summarized in the following table:

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	(11) Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative instruments and hedging activities are recorded as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are measured at fair value. On the date a derivative instrument is entered into, the Company generally designates a qualifying derivative instrument as either a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge), or a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability or forecasted transaction cash flow hedge. For derivative instruments that do not meet the qualifications to be designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings or losses. For derivative instruments that meet the qualifications and have been designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes in fair value are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and any portion that is ineffective is recorded in current period earnings or losses. Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings or losses in the period the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings or when the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable of occurring. For derivative instruments that have been designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the related hedged asset or liability or unrecognized firm commitment are recorded in current period earnings or losses. Forward Contracts The Company manages price risk for coal sales and purchases through the use of coal supply agreements. The Company evaluates each of its coal sales and coal purchase forward contracts to determine whether they meet the definition of a derivative and if so, whether they qualify for the normal purchase normal sale (NPNS) exception prescribed by ASC 815-10-10. The majority of the Companys forward contracts do not qualify as derivatives. The majority of contracts that do qualify as derivatives also qualify for the NPNS exception based on managements intent and ability to physically deliver or take physical delivery of the coal. Contracts that qualify as derivatives and do not qualify for the NPNS exception are accounted for at fair value and accordingly, the Company includes the unrealized gains and losses in current period earnings or losses. Swap Agreements The Company uses diesel fuel and explosives in its production process and incurs significant expenses for the purchase of these commodities. Diesel fuel and explosive expenses represented approximately 8% ofcost of coal sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Company is subject to the risk of price volatility for these commodities and as a part of its risk management strategy, the Company enters into swap agreements with financial institutions to mitigate the risk of price volatility for both diesel fuel and explosives. The terms of the swap agreements allow the Company to pay a fixed price and receive a floating price, which provides a fixed

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	(12) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements The estimated fair values of financial instruments are determined based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainty and cannot be determined with precision. The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Trade Accounts Receivables, Note Payable, Trade Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities:The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Long-term Debt: The fair value of the Convertible Notes was estimated using observable market prices as these securities are traded. The fair value of the 2014 Notes and the term loan due 2011 is estimated based on a current market rate of interest offered to the Company for debt of similar maturities. As of December 31, 2008, the fair value of the term loan due 2012 was estimated using observable market prices for debt of similar characteristics and maturities. In conjunction with the Merger, the Company repaid the outstanding balance under the term loan due 2012. The carrying value of the Companys capital lease obligation approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Term loan due 2011 $ 293,125 $ 293,662 $ - $ - Term loan due 2012 - - 233,125 194,659 7.25% senior notes due 2014, net of discount of $9,079 for September 30, 2009 289,206 294,908 - - 2.375% convertible senior notes due 2015, net of discount of $79,778 and $87,830 for September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 207,722 278,128 199,670 186,013 Capital lease obligation - - 232 232 Total long-term debt $ 790,053 $ 866,698 $ 433,027 $ 380,904 The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company's financial and non-financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.As required by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. As of September 30, 2009 Fair Value Measurements Using: Quoted Significant Prices in Other Significant Active Observable Unobservable Carrying Total Fair Markets Inputs Inputs Amount Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Financial a

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans	(13) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans In conjunction with the Merger, the Company assumed two non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans (the Pension Plans) covering certain salaried and non-union hourly employees. Benefits are based on either the employees compensation prior to retirement or plan specified amounts for each year of service with the Company. Additionally, the Company also assumed the obligations for certain multi-employer defined benefit pension plans administered by the UMWA covering certain hourly employees in Pennsylvania represented by the UMWA. Company contributions to these multi-employer plans and other contractual payments under the UMWA wage agreement, which are expensed when paid, are based primarily on hours worked. Funding of these plans is in accordance with the requirements of theEmployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. The Company expects to contribute approximately $22,700 to the Pension Plans for calendar year 2009, of which $21,000 has already been paid. Components of Net Periodic Pension Costs The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Service cost $ 1,386 $ - $ 1,386 $ - Interest cost 2,391 - 2,391 - Expected return on plan assets (1,811 ) - (1,811 ) - Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,966 $ - $ 1,966 $ - The Company provides current and certain retired employees and their dependents postretirement medical benefits by accruing the costs of such benefits over the service lives of employees.Premiums are paid by the Company based on years of service, with the difference, if any, contributed by the employee. In connection with the Merger, the Company assumed the obligations of certain postretirement medical plans that provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to union and non-union employees. The postretirement medical plans for salaried and nonunion represented hourly employees provide benefits for most employees who reach normal, or in certain cases, early retirement age while employed by the Company and are contributory, with annual adjustments to retiree contributions and contain other cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance. The postretirement medical plan covering union employees is established by collective bargaining and is noncontributory. Employer contributions for postretirement medical benefits paid for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $3,246 and $95, respectively, and for the nine months ended September30, 2009 and 2008 were $3,425 and $177, respectively. The postretirement medical benefits plans are unfunded. Components of Net Periodic Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Costs The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2009 2008 2009

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income	(14) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) is as follows for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009: Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Net income (loss) $ (19,499 ) $ 36,824 Change in fair value and the de-designation of the cash flow hedge related to the interest rate swap, net of tax effect of ($5,810) and ($6,968), for the three months and nine months, respectively 17,455 20,961 Adjustment related to postretirement medical, net of tax effect of $1,276 and ($3,190), for the three months and nine months, respectively (790 ) 5,003 Adjustment related to black lung obligations, net of tax effect of ($8) and ($20), for the three months and nine months, respectively 13 48 Change in fair value of cash flow hedge related to natural gas, net of tax effect of ($45) for the three months and nine months 83 83 Change in fair value of cash flow hedge related to diesel fuel swaps, net of tax effect of $40 and ($231) for the three months and nine months, respectively (214 ) 361 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (2,952 ) $ 63,280 Total comprehensive income is as follows for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008: Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Net income $ 67,431 $ 160,093 Change in fair value of cash flow hedge related to interest rate swaps, net of tax effect of $289 and ($540), for the three months and nine months, respectively (457 ) 851 Adjustment related to postretirement medical, net of tax effect of ($211) and ($687), for the three months and six months, respectively 334 1,088 Adjustment related to black lung obligations, net of tax effect of ($9) and ($26), for the three months and nine months, respectively 13 41 Total comprehensive income $ 67,321 $ 162,073 The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2009: Adjustment related to postretirement medical obligations, net of tax effect of $394 $ (3,544 ) Adjustment related to black lung obligations, net of tax effect of $174 (550 ) Fair value of cash flow hedge related to natural gas swaps, net of tax effect of ($45) 83 Fair value of cash flow hedge related to diesel fuel swaps, net of tax effect of ($231) 361 Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (3,650 )

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	(15) Commitments and Contingencies (a) General The Company follows ASC 450, Contingencies, in determining its accruals and disclosures with respect to loss contingencies. Accordingly, estimated losses from loss contingencies and legal expenses associated with the contingency are accrued by a charge to income when information available indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a loss contingency is not probable or reasonably estimable, disclosure of the loss contingency is made in the consolidated financial statements when it is at least reasonably possible that a loss will be incurred and the loss is material. (b) Commitments and Contingencies Commitments On February 20, 2008, Foundation was the successful bidder on a federal coal lease by the Bureau of Land Management, a unit of the United States Department of the Interior. The bid was accepted as submitted in the amount of $180,540 for an approximate 1,428 acre tract of federal land. The lease became effective on May 1, 2008. This lease is subject to the deferred bonus payment provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations and, as such, the Company remits the bonus payment in five equal installments, the first of which was submitted with the bid as a deposit on the lease in February 2008 and the second was submitted in May 2009. These payments are included in Owned and leased mineral rights, net in the consolidated balance sheets. The remaining three installments of $36,108 each are due on the anniversary dates of the lease. Contingencies Extensive regulation of the impacts of mining on the environment and of maintaining workplace safety, and related litigation, has had or may have a significant effect on the Companys costs of production and results of operations. Further regulations, legislation or litigation in these areas may also cause the Companys sales or profitability to decline by increasing costs or by hindering the Companys ability to continue mining at existing operations or to permit new operations. (c) Guarantees and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to certain guarantees and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, such as bank letters of credit, performance or surety bonds, and other guarantees and indemnities related to the obligations of affiliated entities which are not reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.Management does not expect any material losses to result from these guarantees or other off-balance sheet financial instruments. The amount of outstanding surety bonds related to the Companys reclamation obligations as of September 30, 2009 is presented in Note 9. In connection with the Merger, Neweagle Industries, Inc., Neweagle Coal Sales Corp., Laurel Creek Co., Inc. and Rockspring Development, Inc. (collectively, Sellers) became indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. The Sellers sell coal to Birchwood Power Partners, L.P. (Birchwood) under a Coal Supply Agreement dated July 22, 1993 (Birchwood Con

Segment Information

Segment Information
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Segment Information	(16) Segment Information The Company extracts, processes and markets steam and metallurgical coal from surface and deep mines for sale to electric utilities, steel and coke producers, and industrial customers. The Company operates only in the United States with mines in Central Appalachia, Northern Appalachia, and the Powder River Basin. Prior to the Merger, Old Alpha had only one reportable segment, Coal Operations. As a result of the Merger, the Company changed its organizational structure and now has two reportable segments: Western Coal Operations, or WCO, which consists of two Powder River Basin surface mines as of September 30, 2009 and Eastern Coal Operations or ECO, which consists of 36 underground mines and 25 surface mines in Central and Northern Appalachia, as well as the Companys road construction business which operates in Central Appalachia. In addition to the two reportable segments, the All Other category includes an idled underground mine in Illinois; expenses associated with closed mines; Dry Systems Technologies; revenues and royalties from the sale of coalbed methane and natural gas extraction;equipment sales and repair operations; terminal services; general corporate overhead, assets, and liabilities; and the elimination of intercompany transactions. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on EBITDA from continuing operations, which the Company defines as income from continuing operations plus interest expense, income tax expense, amortization of coal supply agreements and depreciation, depletion and amortization, less interest income. All prior periods segment information has been reclassified to conform to this new presentation. Segment operating results from continuing operations and capital expenditures including discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were as follows: Eastern Western Coal Coal All Operations Operations Other Consolidated Total Revenues $ 632,042 $ 90,240 $ 6,964 $ 729,246 Amortization of acquired coal supply agreements, net $ 38,169 $ 19,814 $ - $ 57,983 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $ 65,710 $ 10,277 $ 2,259 $ 78,246 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 163,665 $ 18,042 $ (69,084 ) $ 112,623 Capital expenditures $ 50,307 $ 4,242 $ 2,157 $ 56,706 Segment operating results from continuing operations and capital expenditures including discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and segment assets as of September 30, 2009 were as follows: Eastern Western Coal Coal All Operations Operations Other Consolidated Total Revenues $ 1,495,371 $ 90,240 $ 16,609 $ 1,602,220 Amortization of acquired coal supply agreements, net $ 38,169 $ 19,814 $ - $ 57,983 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $ 140,832 $ 10,277 $ 3,694 $ 154,803 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 340,281 $ 18,042

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	(17) Discontinued Operations Gallatin Materials, LLC On September 26, 2008, the Company completed the sale of its interest in Gallatin, a lime manufacturing business, to an unrelated third party for cash in the amount of $45,000.An escrow balance of $4,500 was established at the time of the sale by the Company to indemnify and guarantee the buyer against breaches of representations and warranties in the sale agreement and contingencies that may have existed at closing and materialize within one year from the date of the sale.As of September 30, 2009, all outstanding obligations had been satisfied and the balance of the escrow account was released.The results of operations for the prior period have been reported as discontinued operations.Previously, the results of operations were reported in the All Other segment of Old Alpha. The following table reflects the results of operations for Gallatins discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2008 Total revenues $ 3,040 $ 6,863 Costs and expenses (6,565 ) (13,206 ) Gain on sale of discontinued operations 13,635 13,635 Income from operations 10,110 7,292 Other expense (1,102 ) (1,440 ) Income tax expense from discontinued operations (4,011 ) (2,606 ) Income from discontinued operations $ 4,997 $ 3,246 Kingwood Mining Company, LLC On December 3, 2008, the Company announced the permanent closure of Kingwood.The decision was a result of adverse geologic conditions and regulatory requirements that rendered the coal seam unmineable at this location. The mine stopped producing coal in early January 2009 and Kingwood ceased equipment recovery operations at the end of April 2009.Beginning in the first quarter of 2009, the results of operations for the current and prior periods have been reported as discontinued operations.Previously, the results of operations were reported in the Eastern Coal Operations segment of the Companys business. The following table reflects the results of operations for Kingwoods discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Total revenues $ - $ 20,829 $ 3,496 $ 71,478 Costs and expenses (2,296 ) (27,970 ) (15,103 ) (83,288 ) Loss from operations (2,296 ) (7,141 ) (11,607 ) (11,810 ) Other income 6 - 7 3 Income tax benefit from discontinued operations 2,765 3,468 5,099 3,952 Income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 475 $ (3,673 ) $ (6,501 ) $ (7,855 ) The assets and liabilities of Kingwoods discontinued operations as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are shown below: September 30, Dec

Merger with Foundation Coal Hol

Merger with Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Merger with Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.	(18) Merger with Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. On May 11, 2009, Old Alpha and Foundation executed an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Old Alpha was to be merged with and into Foundation, with Foundation continuing as the surviving corporation of the Merger. On July 31, 2009, the Merger was completed and Foundation was renamed Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. The headquarters of the Company are located in Abingdon, VA. The former headquarters of Foundation located in Linthicum Heights, MD will remain open for a period of at least 18 months. At the effective time of the Merger on July 31, 2009 (the Effective Time), each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01, of Foundation, other than any shares owned by Old Alpha, was converted into the right to receive 1.0840 (the Exchange Ratio) shares of common stock, par value $0.01, of New Alpha, and each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01, of Old Alpha, other than any shares owned by Foundation, automatically became one share of common stock of New Alpha. Immediately after the Effective Time, Old Alphas stockholders owned approximately 59% of New Alpha common stock and Foundations stockholders owned approximately 41% of New Alpha common stock.All currently issued and outstanding options to purchase Foundation common stock vested and were converted into vested options to purchase New Alpha common stock, with adjustments to reflect the Exchange Ratio, and all outstanding options to purchase Old Alphas common stock were converted into options to purchase New Alpha common stock, without adjustment.Other outstanding equity-based awards of Foundation either vested and were converted into the right to receive 1.0840 shares of New Alpha common stock, or were converted into vested and unvested awards with respect to New Alpha common stock, as applicable.Other outstanding equity-based awards of Old Alpha were converted into awards with respect to New Alpha common stock.No fractional shares of New Alpha common stock were issued in the Merger, and Foundations stockholders received cash in lieu of fractional shares, if any, of New Alpha common stock. The Merger qualified as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Merger has been accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805-40, Business Combinations Reverse Acquisitions.For financial accounting purposes, the Merger is treated as a reverse acquisition and Old Alpha is treated as the accounting acquirer.Accordingly, Old Alphas historical financial statements became the historical financial statements of New Alpha for comparative purposes. The Company issued 48,452,298 shares of common stock to the shareholders of Foundation, after adjustment to reflect the merger ratio. Certain outstanding equity-based awards of Foundation vested and resulted in the issuance of an additional 451,300 shares of common stock. Additionally, all issued and outstanding options to purchase Foundation common stock vested and were converted into 1,118,497 vested options to purchaseCompany common stock, with adjustments to reflect the E

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	19. Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through November 9, 2009, the date the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were issued.

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information	20 Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information On July 30, 2004, Foundations subsidiary, Foundation PA (the Issuer Subsidiary), issued the 2014 Notes. The 2014 Notes were guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Foundation Coal Corporation (FCC), an indirect parent of Foundation PA, and certain of its subsidiaries. As a result of the Merger, Foundation PA and FCC became subsidiaries of the Company. On August 1, 2009, in connection with the Merger, Foundation PA, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (which were also former subsidiaries of Old Alpha) (the New Subsidiaries) executed a supplemental indenture (the Third Supplemental Indenture), which supplements the indenture dated as of July 30, 2004 as supplemented, governing the 2014 Notes. Pursuant to the Third Supplemental Indenture, the Company assumed the obligations of FCC in respect of the 2014 Notes and, along with the New Subsidiaries, became obligated as guarantors on the indenture governing the 2014 Notes. On August1, 2009, in connection with the Merger, FCC merged with and into the Company. In accordance with the indenture governing the 2014 Notes, the Guarantor Subsidiaries are each of the direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, other than the Issuer Subsidiary and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiary. The Guarantor Subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 2014 Notes, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis. Presented below are condensed consolidating financial statements as of September30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, based on the guarantor structure that was in place at September 30, 2009. As the Merger is treated as a reverse acquisition and Old Alpha is treated as the accounting acquirer, Old Alphas historical financial statements became the historical financial statements of New Alpha for comparative purposes. As a result, Parent in the tables below refers to Old Alpha in reference to dates prior to the Merger and to New Alpha in reference to dates following the Merger; information is presented for Issuer Subsidiary only for dates following the Merger because the Issuer Subsidiary was a subsidiary of Foundation prior to the Merger; and information for Guarantor Subsidiaries prior to the Merger includes only those Guarantor Subsidiaries that were subsidiaries of Old Alpha prior to the Merger. "Non-Guarantor Subsidiary" refers, for the tables below dated as of and for the periods ended September 30, 2009, to ANR Receivables Funding LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company formed on March 25, 2009 in connection with the A/R Facility, and, for the tables below for the periods ended September 30, 2008, to Gallatin Materials, LLC, which the Company disposed of on September 26, 2008. Neither Non-Guarantor Subsidiary is or was a guarantor of the 2014 Notes. Separate consolidated financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because management believes that such information is not material to holders of the Notes. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc

Document Information

Document Information
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009 USD / shares
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	2009-09-30

Entity Information

Entity Information (USD $)
	9 Months Ended Sep. 30, 2009	Oct. 23, 2009	Jun. 30, 2008
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001301063
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$3,956,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		120,256,572