Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. ("Alliance" or "ARLP") is a diversified natural resource
company that generates operating and royalty income from the production and marketing
of coal to major domestic and international utilities and industrial users, as well as
royalty income from oil & gas mineral interests located in strategic producing regions
across the United States. In addition, ARLP is positioning itself as an energy provider for
the future by leveraging its core technology and operating competencies to continue to
create long-term value for unitholders.