On September 27, 2012, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. ("Alpha") reaffirmed its 2012 guidance, originally published in its August 8, 2012 earnings release, furnished on a Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2012.

On September 27, 2012, Alpha issued a press release announcing that it intends to offer approximately $500 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes. The notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of Alpha's subsidiaries. A copy of Alpha's press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

On September 27, 2012, Alpha announced that it and Alpha Appalachia Holdings, Inc. (formerly Massey Energy Company) (the "Issuer") are commencing a cash tender offer for up to $350 million aggregate principal amount of the Issuer's outstanding 3.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015. The tender offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 25, 2012, unless extended or terminated earlier. The terms and conditions of the tender offer are described in the Offer to Purchase dated September 27, 2012 and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal. A copy of Alpha's press release is filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

(d) Exhibits

    Exhibit No.   Description

    12.1          Computation of Pro Forma Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

    99.1          Press Release dated September 27, 2012

    99.2          Press Release dated September 27, 2012