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ARLP Key Facts
- Fourth-largest eastern U.S. coal producer
- Began mining operations in 1971
- Completed initial public offering as ARLP in August 1999
- Has a high percentage of sales tied to long-term contracts
- Controlled approximately 712.8 million tons of coal reserves as of December 31, 2007
- Sold 24.7 million tons of coal in 2007
- Produces a diverse range of steam coals, satisfying a broad range of customer specifications
- Operates eight mining complexes in five states -- Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia
- Mining operations are near major utility generating plants
- Has a highly motivated workforce supported by an experienced senior management team
- Trades tax-advantaged, high-yield common units on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ARLP"
- Is the coal-producing industry's only publicly-traded master limited partnership
- Has paid unitholders quarterly cash distributions which have increased during the past five years.
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