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Form 8-K Alpha Natural Resources, For: Jan 13

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January 13, 2015 6:02 AM EST


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2015 (January 12, 2015)
ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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One Alpha Place, P.O. Box 16429,
Bristol, VA 24209
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (276) 619-4410
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))




Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 12, 2015, Paul H. Vining, President of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (the Company) notified the Company of his intention to resign, effective January 31, 2015 (the Transition Date), in order to pursue another employment opportunity.
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Also on January 12, 2015, the Board elected Keith Hainer as the Companys Executive Vice President Mining Operations, effective as of the Transition Date. In this role, Mr. Hainer will oversee operational management of all Company affiliated coal mines, which are located in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Wyoming.

Mr. Hainer, 46, has served as Senior Vice President - Operations Excellence & Idle Mines for one of the Companys wholly-owned subsidiaries, Maxxim Shared Services, LLC, since September 2012. Prior to that position, Mr. Hainer served as Vice President, Asset Engineering from June 2011, when he joined the Company in connection with its acquisition of Massey Energy Company (Massey). At Massey, he was the Vice President, Maintenance from May 2008. Mr. Hainer began his mining career at Shell Mining in 1989, at Marrowbone Development. He has held a number of positions in engineering, maintenance and production. Mr. Hainer holds a bachelor of science degree in physics from Marshall University, a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology and, also from Marshall University, a master of science degree in engineering and master of business administration degree. He is a professional engineer and has significant mining and operational experience obtained while working at both and underground and surface mining operations during his career.

On January 12, 2015, the Company issued a press release describing these and related developments. The release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 ����Press release dated January 12, 2015




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
Exhibit 99.1
Press release dated January 12, 2015


Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alpha Natural Resources Announces Additional Leadership Changes;
Keith Hainer Taking On Operational Management As Paul Vining Departs

BRISTOL, VA, (January 12, 2015)  Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR) announced today that President Paul Vining will be resigning his position with the company effective January 31 to accept a CEO position with a Cline Group affiliate that will be focused on the acquisition and operation of coal mines outside the United States. Upon Vinings departure, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Brian Sullivan, and newly appointed Executive Vice President, Mining Operations Keith Hainer, will take on expanded responsibilities within the company. Both Sullivan and Hainer will report directly to Alphas Chairman and CEO Kevin Crutchfield.

Paul has been an asset and leader for a number of coal companies throughout his career and the same was true at Alpha. We are grateful for Pauls three and-a-half years of service and wish him success in his new international venture, Crutchfield said.

A member of Alphas Management Committee since September 2012, Sullivan will continue in his current role, but with additional management responsibilities over Alphas expanding natural gas commercial enterprise and extensive land holdings.

Also joining the Management Committee, Hainer has been promoted to executive vice president, mining operations and will oversee operational management of Alphas 60 affiliated coal mines throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Wyoming. Hainers most recent role at Alpha was senior vice president, operations excellence and idle mines for a key Alpha subsidiary, a position he has held since 2012. Previously, he served as vice president, asset engineering. Prior to joining Alpha in 2011, Hainer held a number of positions in engineering, maintenance and production with Massey Energy. He began his mining career at Shell Mining in 1989, at Marrowbone Development. Hainer holds a bachelor of science degree in physics from Marshall University, a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology, and both a master of science degree in engineering and an MBA from Marshall University. He is a professional engineer and has significant mining and operational experience obtained while working at both and underground and surface mining operations throughout his career.

Both Brian and Keith have deep experience with a proven track-record of success at Alpha, and we are confident they will be successful in their expanded roles, Crutchfield said. As Alpha and the broader industry continue to navigate challenging market conditions, the infusion of talent from next-generation coal mining leaders like them will strongly guide our path forward and help us advance our business.


About Alpha Natural Resources
Alpha Natural Resources is one of the largest and most regionally diversified coal suppliers in the United States. With affiliate mining operations in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, Alpha supplies metallurgical coal to the steel industry and thermal coal to generate power to customers on five continents.� Consistent with its Running Right process, Alpha is committed to being a leader in mine safety and an environmental steward in the communities where its affiliates operate. For more information, visit Alphas website (www.alphanr.com).



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