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May 5, 2009
Schroder Named President of Sapphire Coal Company
ISOM, Ky. – John Schroder has been named president of Isom, Ky.-based Sapphire Coal Company, a subsidiary of United Coal Company.
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April 30, 2009
Metinvest Acquires United Coal Company
Metinvest Group acquires a 100% stake in United Coal Company (UCC).
Metinvest announces today that it has acquired United Coal Company, LLC, an American producer of metallurgical and steam coal headquartered in Teays Valley, West Virginia (“UCC”). The acquisition has received all necessary approvals in the United States and Europe.

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July 9, 2008
Shanks Named President of Pocahontas and Carter Roag Coal Companies
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Lynn Shanks has been named president of Beckley, W.Va.-based Pocahontas Coal Company and Mill Creek, W.Va.-based Carter Roag Coal Company, both subsidiaries of United Coal Company. Shanks joined UCC in 2006, holding leadership positions at both companies.
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June 13, 2008
Hargrove Named President of Sapphire Coal Company
Whitesburg, Ky. – As part of a corporate reorganization strategy to meet the demands of an expanding global market, United Coal Company has named Keith Hargrove president of Sapphire Coal Company, a position he held during 2006 and 2007.
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Sept. 4, 2007
Phillips Named Director of Coal Preparation for United Coal Company
TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va. – Dennis Phillips is the new director of coal preparation for United Coal Company LLC in Teays Valley, W.Va.
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May 29, 2007
Hargrove Named President of Pocahontas and Carter Roag Coal Companies
MILL CREEK, W.Va. – Keith Hargrove has been named president of Beckley, W.Va.-based Pocahontas Coal Company and Mill Creek, W.Va.-based Carter Roag Coal Company, both subsidiaries of United Coal Company.
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April 11, 2007
Cline Named President of Sapphire Coal Company
WHITESBURG, Ky. – John L. Cline Jr. has been named president of Whitesburg, Ky.-based Sapphire Coal Company, a subsidiary of United Coal Company. Cline brings 24 years of mining experience to his new position.
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Mar. 22, 2006
United Coal Company Purchases Rapoca Group, LLC
Purchase Is A “Homecoming” In Several Ways
BRISTOL, Va. –When United Coal Company sold its Wellmore #7 and #8 coal preparation plants to Massey Energy in 1997, it did not anticipate getting them back in 2006 – especially from a different owner.

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Jan. 31, 2006
United Coal Company Has New Investors
John and Joe Gregory Invest In UCC
Jim McGlothlin and United Coal Company achieved the dream of becoming one of the largest coal companies in the country. John and Joe Gregory attained similar success in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Dec. 8, 2005
United Coal Company’s Resurgence Offers Opportunities

Career Fair Slated For Dec. 14 And 15
TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va. – A well-known name in the coal industry is back in Randolph County - United Coal Company.  The company has commenced production at the Carter Roag Coal Company during the past year and is looking to provide employment opportunities for the local communities to expand the operations.

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Nov. 23, 2005
United Coal Company Continues Expansion
UCC Purchases White Mountain Mining Co., LLC in Beckley, W. Va
TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va. – United Coal Company, headquartered in Teays Valley, W.Va., announces its purchase of the assets of White Mountain Mining Co., LLC and certain affiliates.  White Mountain’s operations and reserves are located in Raleigh County, W.Va., near Beckley.
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