# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001704715
**File Stem:** 0001704715-26-000018
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001704715-26-000018.hdr.sgml**: 20260508

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001704715-26-000018

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 78

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260508

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260508

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001704715
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE SURFACE MINING [1221]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38735
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26956067

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 340 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.
- **CITY:** BRISTOL
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37620
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (423) 573-0300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 340 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.
- **CITY:** BRISTOL
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37620

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Contura Energy, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170425

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**Form 10-Q**

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| (Mark One) | (Mark One) |
| ☒ | **QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** |

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**For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026** 

**OR**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to**

**Commission File Number: 001-38735**

![Alpha_Full-Logo_RGB.jpg](amr-20260331_g1.jpg)

**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|
| **Delaware** | **81-3015061** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| **340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.** | **340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.** |
| **Bristol, Tennessee 37620** | **Bristol, Tennessee 37620** |
| (Address of principal executive offices, zip code) | (Address of principal executive offices, zip code) |
| **(423) 573-0300** | **(423) 573-0300** |
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock | AMR | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ⌧ Yes ◻ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Sec.232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ⌧ Yes ◻ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ⌧ No

Number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of April 30, 2026: 12,714,624

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| | **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | |
| | <u>[Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_10)</u> | <u>[4](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_10)</u> |
| | <u>[Glossary](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_13)</u> | <u>[6](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_13)</u> |
| | <u>[Part I - Financial Information](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_16)</u> | |
| <u>[Item 1.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_19)</u> | <u>[Financial Statements](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_19)</u> |  |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[Months Ended](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[March](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[3](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[1](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[, 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[6](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[and 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[5](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)[(Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)</u> | <u>[8](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_22)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_25)</u> | <u>[9](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_25)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[March](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[3](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[1](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[, 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[6](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[and December 31, 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[5](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)[(Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)</u> | <u>[10](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_28)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[Three](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[Months Ended](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[March](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[3](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[1](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[, 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[6](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[and 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[5](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)[(Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)</u> | <u>[11](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_31)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Three](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[Months Ended](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[March](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[3](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[1](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[, 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[6](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[and 202](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[5](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)[(Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)</u> | <u>[12](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_34)</u> |
|  | <u>[Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_37)</u> | <u>[13](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_37)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(1) Business and Basis of Presentation](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_40)</u> | <u>[13](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_40)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(2) Revenue](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_43)</u> | <u>[14](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_43)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(3) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_49)</u> | <u>[15](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_49)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(4) Net Loss Per Share](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_52)</u> | <u>[15](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_52)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(5) Inventories, net](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_55)</u> | <u>[16](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_55)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(6) Capital Stock](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_58)</u> | <u>[16](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_58)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(7) Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_61)</u> | <u>[16](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_61)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(8) Long-Term Debt](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_64)</u> | <u>[16](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_64)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(9) Asset Retirement Obligations](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_67)</u> | <u>[17](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_67)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(10) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_70)</u> | <u>[17](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_70)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(11) Income Taxes](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_73)</u> | <u>[18](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_73)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(12) Employee Benefit Plans](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_76)</u> | <u>[18](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_76)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(13) Related Party Transactions](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_79)</u> | <u>[19](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_79)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(14) Commitments and Contingencies](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_82)</u> | <u>[19](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_82)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[(15) Segment Information](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_85)</u> | <u>[22](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_85)</u> |
| <u>[Item 2.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_88)</u> | <u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_88)</u> | <u>[25](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_88)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Results of Operations](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_91)</u> | <u>[27](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_91)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Liquidity and Capital Resources](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_94)</u> | <u>[31](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_94)</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Critical Accounting](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_97)[Estimates](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_97)</u> | <u>[35](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_97)</u> |
| <u>[Item 3.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_100)</u> | <u>[Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_100)</u> | <u>[36](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_100)</u> |
| <u>[Item 4.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_103)</u> | <u>[Controls and Procedures](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_103)</u> | <u>[36](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_103)</u> |
|  | <u>[Part II - Other Information](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_106)</u> |  |
| <u>[Item 1.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_109)</u> | <u>[Legal Proceedings](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_109)</u> | <u>[37](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_109)</u> |
| <u>[Item 1A.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_112)</u> | <u>[Risk Factors](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_112)</u> | <u>[37](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_112)</u> |
| <u>[Item 2.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_115)</u> | <u>[Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_115)</u> | <u>[37](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_115)</u> |
| <u>[Item 4.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_118)</u> | <u>[Mine Safety Disclosures](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_118)</u> | <u>[38](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_118)</u> |
| <u>[Item 5.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_121)</u> | <u>[Other Information](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_121)</u> | <u>[38](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_121)</u> |
| <u>[Item 6.](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_124)</u> | <u>[Exhibits](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_124)</u> | <u>[38](#i421027d2669a4bd59f052dc7379e80eb_124)</u> |

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**CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

This report includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable and may also relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. We have used the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "should" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this report to identify forward-looking statements, but these terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements.

The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• depressed levels or declines in coal prices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the financial performance of the company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to generate sufficient cash or obtain financing to fund our business operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• worldwide market demand for coal and steel, including demand for U.S. coal exports, and competition in coal markets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• railroad, barge, truck, port and other transportation availability, performance and costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• steel and coke producers switching to alternative energy sources such as natural gas, renewables and coal from basins where we do not operate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to meet collateral requirements for, and fund, employee benefit obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to self-insure certain of our black lung obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to obtain or renew surety bonds on acceptable terms or maintain our current bonding status;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the imposition, continuation or modification of barriers to trade, such as tariffs, and the unpredictability of these events;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• attracting and retaining key personnel and other employee workforce factors, such as labor relations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to consummate financing or refinancing transactions, and other services, and the form and degree of these services available to us, which may be significantly limited by the lending, investment and similar policies of financial institutions and insurance companies regarding carbon energy producers, the environmental impacts of coal combustion or other factors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• inflationary pressures on supplies and labor and significant or rapid increases in commodity prices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our costs of complying with health and safety regulations, including but not limited to MSHA's silica regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in domestic or international environmental laws and regulations, and court decisions, including those directly affecting our coal mining and production and those affecting our customers' coal usage, including potential climate change initiatives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• failures in performance, or non-performance, of services by third-party contractors, including contract mining and reclamation contractors or other counterparties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• disruptions in delivery or changes in pricing from third-party vendors of key equipment and materials that are necessary for our operations, such as diesel fuel, steel products, explosives, tires and purchased coal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our production capabilities and costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our indebtedness as we may incur it from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to execute our share repurchase program;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cybersecurity attacks or failures, threats to physical security, extreme weather conditions or other natural disasters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• increased volatility and uncertainty regarding worldwide markets, seaborne transportation and our customers as a result of developments in and around Ukraine, Iran, and the broader Middle East;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in, renewal or acquisition of, terms of and performance of customers under coal supply arrangements and the refusal by our customers to receive coal under agreed-upon contract terms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reductions or increases in customer coal inventories and the timing of those changes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our ability to obtain, maintain or renew any necessary permits or rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• inherent risks of coal mining, including those that are beyond our control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in, interpretations of, or implementations of domestic or international tax or other laws and regulations, including U.S. federal legislation and its related regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our relationships with, and other conditions affecting, our customers, including the inability to collect payments from our customers if their creditworthiness declines;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reclamation and mine closure obligations;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our assumptions concerning economically recoverable coal reserve estimates; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• other factors, including the other factors discussed in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The list of factors identified above is not exhaustive. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements, which are based on information currently available to us and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this report. We do not undertake any responsibility to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to take into account events or circumstances that occur after the date of this report. Additionally, except as expressly required by federal securities laws, we do not undertake any responsibility to update you on the occurrence of any unanticipated events, which may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this report.

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**GLOSSARY**

***Alpha.*** Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "Company") (previously named Contura Energy, Inc.).

***Ash.*** Impurities consisting of iron, alumina and other incombustible matter that are contained in coal. Since ash increases the weight of coal, it adds to the cost of handling and can affect the burning characteristics of coal.

***British Thermal Unit or BTU.*** A measure of the thermal energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of pure liquid water one degree Fahrenheit at the temperature at which water has its greatest density (39 degrees Fahrenheit).

***Central Appalachia or CAPP.*** Coal producing area in eastern Kentucky, Virginia, southern West Virginia and a portion of eastern Tennessee.

***Coal reserves.*** The economically mineable part of a measured or indicated coal resource, which includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when coal is mined or extracted.

***Coal resources.*** Coal deposits in such form, quality, and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.

***Coal seam.*** Coal deposits occur in layers. Each layer is called a "seam."

***Coke.*** A hard, dry carbon substance produced by heating coal to a very high temperature in the absence of air. Coke is used in the manufacture of iron and steel. Its production results in a number of useful byproducts.

***ESG.*** Environmental, social and governance sustainability criteria.

***High-Vol. B.*** A coking coal used in steel production with a volatile matter content generally between 34.5% and 38% on a dry basis.

***Indicated coal resource.*** That part of a coal resource for which quantity and quality are estimated on the basis of adequate geological evidence and sampling sufficient to establish geological and quality continuity with reasonable certainty.

***Measured coal resource.*** That part of a coal resource for which quantity and quality are estimated on the basis of conclusive geological evidence and sampling sufficient to test and confirm geological and quality continuity.

***Merger.*** Merger with ANR, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. completed on November 9, 2018.

***Metallurgical coal.*** The various grades of coal suitable for carbonization to make coke for steel manufacture. Also known as "met" coal, its quality is primarily differentiated based on volatility or its percent of volatile matter. Met coal typically has a particularly high BTU but low ash and sulfur content.

***MSHA.*** The United States Mine Safety and Health Administration, which has responsibility for developing and enforcing safety and health rules for U.S. mines.

***Operating Margin.*** Coal revenues less cost of coal sales.

***Preparation plant.*** A preparation plant is a facility for crushing, sizing and washing coal to remove impurities and prepare it for use by a particular customer. The washing process has the added benefit of removing some of the coal's sulfur content. A preparation plant is usually located on a mine site, although one plant may serve several mines.

***Probable mineral reserve.*** The economically mineable part of an indicated and, in some cases, a measured coal resource.

***Productivity.*** As used in this report, refers to clean metric tons of coal produced per underground man hour worked, as published by MSHA.

***Proven mineral reserve.*** The economically mineable part of a measured coal resource.

***Reclamation.*** The process of restoring land and the environment to their original state following mining activities. The process commonly includes "recontouring" or reshaping the land to its approximate original appearance, restoring topsoil and

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planting native grass and ground covers. Reclamation operations are usually underway before the mining of a particular site is completed. Reclamation is closely regulated by both state and federal law.

***Roof.*** The stratum of rock or other mineral above a coal seam; the overhead surface of a coal working place.

***Surface mine.*** A mine in which the coal lies near the surface and can be extracted by removing the covering layer of soil.

***Thermal coal.*** Coal used by power plants and industrial steam boilers to produce electricity, steam or both. It generally is lower in BTU heat content and higher in volatile matter than metallurgical coal.

***Tons.*** A "short" or net ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. A "long" or British ton is equal to 2,240 pounds; a "metric" ton (or "*tonne*") is approximately 2,205 pounds. Tonnage amounts in this report are stated in short tons, unless otherwise indicated.

***Underground mine.*** Also known as a "deep" mine. Usually located several hundred feet below the earth's surface, an underground mine's coal is removed mechanically and transferred by shuttle car and conveyor to the surface.

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**Part I - Financial Information**

**Item 1. *Financial Statements***

**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)**

**(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Revenues: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other revenues | 1454 | 2290 |
| Total revenues | 524987 | 531957 |
| Costs and expenses: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below) | 474389 | 504584 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 39926 | 43910 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation, depletion and amortization shown separately above) | 16598 | 15424 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating (income) loss | (1585) | 1243 |
| Total costs and expenses | 535419 | 572132 |
| Loss from operations | (10432) | (40175) |
| Other (expense) income: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (841) | (763) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 4206 | 4046 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity loss in affiliates | (5733) | (4960) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous expense, net | (3558) | (3532) |
| Total other expense, net | (5926) | (5209) |
| Loss before income taxes | (16358) | (45384) |
| Income tax benefit | 5326 | 11437 |
| Net loss | $(11032) | $(33947) |
| Basic loss per common share | $(0.86) | $(2.60) |
| Diluted loss per common share | $(0.86) | $(2.60) |
| Weighted average shares – basic | 12800037 | 13047607 |
| Weighted average shares – diluted | 12800037 | 13047607 |

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**Refer to accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.**

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited)**

**(Amounts in thousands)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Net loss | $(11032) | $(33947) |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |  |  |
| **Employee benefit plans:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of and adjustments to employee benefit costs | 2219 | 1390 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | (484) | (303) |
| Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 1735 | 1087 |
| Total comprehensive loss | $(9297) | $(32860) |

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**Refer to accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.**

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)**

**(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Assets** | | |
| Current assets: |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $317231 | $365974 |
| Short-term investments | 49646 | 49582 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,858 and $2,519 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 302136 | 278620 |
| Inventories, net | 213102 | 193000 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 27360 | 31132 |
| Total current assets | 909475 | 918308 |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $805,966 and $774,101 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 625145 | 621866 |
| Owned and leased mineral rights, net of accumulated depletion and amortization of $157,070 and $150,616 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 410489 | 416944 |
| Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $43,948 and $43,072 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 33576 | 34452 |
| Long-term restricted cash | 127217 | 126911 |
| Long-term restricted investments | 34399 | 34356 |
| Deferred income taxes | 8210 | 8087 |
| Other non-current assets | 133926 | 119702 |
| Total assets | $2282437 | $2280626 |
| **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** |  |  |
| Current liabilities: |  |  |
| Current portion of long-term debt | $3231 | $3575 |
| Trade accounts payable | 92984 | 66169 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 151772 | 135778 |
| Total current liabilities | 247987 | 205522 |
| Long-term debt | 8977 | 9841 |
| Workers' compensation and black lung obligations | 189527 | 190965 |
| Pension obligations | 83281 | 87317 |
| Asset retirement obligations | 203632 | 204745 |
| Deferred income taxes | 10711 | 15433 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 21367 | 21308 |
| Total liabilities | 765482 | 735131 |
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14) |  |  |
| **Stockholders' Equity** |  |  |
| Preferred stock - par value $0.01, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued |  |  |
| Common stock - par value $0.01, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 22,494,813 issued and 12,752,824 outstanding at March 31, 2026 and 22,437,379 issued and 12,805,909 outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 225 | 224 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 855765 | 852030 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (58698) | (60433) |
| Treasury stock, at cost: 9,741,989 shares at March 31, 2026 and 9,631,470 shares at December 31, 2025 | (1364022) | (1341027) |
| Retained earnings | 2083685 | 2094701 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 1516955 | 1545495 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $2282437 | $2280626 |

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**Refer to accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.**

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)**

**(Amounts in thousands)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Operating activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(11032) | $(33947) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 39926 | 43910 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on disposal of assets, net | (2053) | (37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee benefit plans, net | 6266 | 5618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax benefit | (5329) | (11416) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 3736 | 3437 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity loss in affiliates | 5733 | 4960 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other, net | 2476 | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (16768) | 2550 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by operating activities** | 29046 | 22181 |
| **Investing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures | (40668) | (38450) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions to equity affiliates | (13403) | (9836) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investment securities | (27826) | (14663) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales and maturities of investment securities | 28240 | 15080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other, net | 62 | 94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash used in investing activities** | (53595) | (47775) |
| **Financing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal repayments of long-term debt | (915) | (822) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock repurchases and related expenses | (22901) | (5155) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other, net | (72) | (415) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash used in financing activities** | (23888) | (6392) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (48437) | (31986) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 492885 | 604161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $444448 | $572175 |
| **Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued capital expenditures | $11089 | $10785 |

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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of March 31,** | **As of March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $317231 | $447990 |
| Long-term restricted cash | 127217 | 124185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | $444448 | $572175 |

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)**

**(Amounts in thousands)**

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| | **Common Stock** | **Additional Paid-in Capital** | **Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income** | **Treasury Stock at Cost** | **Retained Earnings** | **Total Stockholders' Equity** |
| Balances, December 31, 2024 | $224 | $839804 | $(50082) | $(1296916) | $2156467 | $1649497 |
| Net loss |  |  |  |  | (33947) | (33947) |
| Other comprehensive income, net |  |  | 1087 |  |  | 1087 |
| Stock-based compensation, issuance of common stock for share vesting, and common stock reissuances |  | 2066 |  | 1371 |  | 3437 |
| Common stock repurchases and related expenses |  |  |  | (5155) |  | (5155) |
| Dividend equivalents |  |  |  |  | (81) | (81) |
| Balances, March 31, 2025 | $224 | $841870 | $(48995) | $(1300700) | $2122439 | $1614838 |
| Balances, December 31, 2025 | $224 | $852030 | $(60433) | $(1341027) | $2094701 | $1545495 |
| Net loss |  |  |  |  | (11032) | (11032) |
| Other comprehensive income, net |  |  | 1735 |  |  | 1735 |
| Stock-based compensation and issuance of common stock for share vesting | 1 | 3735 |  |  |  | 3736 |
| Common stock repurchases and related expenses |  |  |  | (22995) |  | (22995) |
| Dividend equivalents |  |  |  |  | 16 | 16 |
| Balances, March 31, 2026 | $225 | $855765 | $(58698) | $(1364022) | $2083685 | $1516955 |

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

**(1) Business and Basis of Presentation**

***Business***

Alpha is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations in Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, Alpha is a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical coal products for the steel industry.

***Basis of Presentation***

Together, the condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, balance sheets, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the Company are referred to as the "Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements." The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are also referenced across periods as "Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations," "Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss," "Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets," "Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows," and "Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity."

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries' results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for Form 10-Q. Such rules and regulations allow the omission of certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as long as the financial statements are not misleading. In the opinion of management, these interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026 or any other period. These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

***Reclassifications***

Certain amounts in the prior year Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

***Significant Accounting Policy Updates***

***Asset Impairment***

As of March 31, 2026, due to declines in pricing forecasts for U.S. High-Vol. metallurgical coal products, the Aracoma and Kingston/Mammoth mining complexes were tested for impairment. Estimated future undiscounted cash flows were projected to exceed each complex's respective carrying value and no impairment charges were required.

***Government Grants***

The Company recognizes government grants related to income when compliance with grant terms and receipt are considered probable. Grants are recognized in income over the periods in which the Company recognizes as expenses the costs for which the grant was intended to compensate. Grant income is recorded as a reduction to the related expense amounts.

On July 4, 2025, legislation commonly referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" ("OBBBA") was signed into law. As part of the OBBBA, metallurgical coal was added to the list of "applicable critical minerals" making the Company eligible for the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 45X tax credit (also known as the advanced manufacturing production credit). The Section 45X tax credit will generally provide the Company with a refundable tax credit equal to 2.5% of production costs for metallurgical coal produced and sold in tax years 2026 through 2029. As the Section 45X tax credit is refundable, the Company

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

accounts for the tax credit as a government grant. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded $7,192 of estimated grant income as a reduction in cost of coal sales.

***Recent Accounting Guidance***

Refer to the "Recent Accounting Guidance Issued Not Yet Effective" section of Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**(2) Revenue**

***Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers***

The Company earns revenues primarily through the sale of coal produced by Company operations and coal purchased from third parties. The Company extracts, processes and markets met and thermal coal from deep and surface mines for sale to steel and coke producers, industrial customers, and electric utilities.

The Company has disaggregated revenue between met coal and thermal coal and export and domestic revenues which depicts the pricing and contract differences between the two. Export revenue generally is derived by spot or short-term contracts with pricing determined at the time of shipment or based on a market index, whereas domestic revenue is characterized by contracts that typically have a term of one year or longer and with fixed pricing terms. The following tables disaggregate the Company's coal revenues by product category and by market to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of the Company's coal revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Export met coal revenues | $392411 | $376740 |
| Export thermal coal revenues | 11010 | 18975 |
| Total export coal revenues | $403421 | $395715 |
| Domestic met coal revenues | $113771 | $128662 |
| Domestic thermal coal revenues | 6341 | 5290 |
| Total domestic coal revenues | $120112 | $133952 |
| Total met coal revenues | $506182 | $505402 |
| Total thermal coal revenues | 17351 | 24265 |
| Total coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 |

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***Performance Obligations***

The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of March 31, 2026:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Remainder of 2026** | **2027** | **2028** | **Total** |
| Estimated coal revenues <sup>(1)</sup> | $73842 | $33870 | $– $– $– $| 107712 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts include only estimated coal revenues associated with customer contracts with fixed pricing and original expected duration of more than one year. Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

**(3) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss** 

The following tables summarize the changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Balance January 1, 2026** | **Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications** | **Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss** | **Balance March 31, 2026** |
| Employee benefit costs | $(60433) | $— | $1735 | $(58698) |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Balance January 1, 2025** | **Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications** | **Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss** | **Balance March 31, 2025** |
| Employee benefit costs | $(50082) | $— | $1087 | $(48995) |

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The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations line items affected by reclassification during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Details about accumulated other comprehensive loss components** | **Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss** | **Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss** | **Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations** |
| **Details about accumulated other comprehensive loss components** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations** |
| **Details about accumulated other comprehensive loss components** | **2026** | **2025** | **Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations** |
| **Employee benefit costs:** |  |  |  |
| Amortization of net actuarial loss <sup>(1)</sup> | $2219 | $1390 | Miscellaneous expense, net |
| Income tax expense | (484) | (303) | Income tax benefit |
| Total, net of income tax | $1735 | $1087 |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs for certain employee benefit plans. Refer to Note 12.

**(4) Net Loss Per Share**

The number of shares of common stock used to calculate basic net loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of the Company's outstanding common shares during the respective period. The number of shares of common stock used to calculate diluted net loss per common share is based on the number of common shares used to calculate basic net loss per common share plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, which is determined by the application of the treasury stock method.

When applying the treasury stock method, anti-dilution generally occurs when the exercise prices or unrecognized compensation cost per share of common stock are higher than the Company's average price per share of common stock during an applicable period. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, 5,980 and 26,677 common shares underlying potentially dilutive securities, respectively, were excluded from the computation of dilutive net loss per common share because they would have been anti-dilutive.

Anti-dilution also occurs in periods of a net loss, and the dilutive impact of all share-based compensation awards are excluded. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the weighted average share impact of securities excluded from the shares due to the Company incurring a net loss for the period was 46,805 and 44,687, respectively.

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

**(5) Inventories, net**

Inventories, net consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Raw coal | $49199 | $41665 |
| Saleable coal | 90823 | 81919 |
| Materials, supplies and other, net  | 73080 | 69416 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total inventories, net | $213102 | $193000 |

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**(6) Capital Stock**

***Share Repurchase Program***

The total authorization to repurchase the Company's stock under the existing common share repurchase program adopted by the Company's Board of Directors on March 4, 2022 is $1,500,000. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 6,965,690 shares under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1,156,415 (comprised of $1,156,205 of share repurchases and $210 of related fees).

**(7) Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities** 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Wages and benefits | $61542 | $46687 |
| Workers' compensation | 8880 | 8880 |
| Black lung | 12329 | 12329 |
| Taxes other than income taxes | 23907 | 26315 |
| Asset retirement obligations | 25770 | 22632 |
| Freight accrual | 9479 | 12018 |
| Other | 9865 | 6917 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $151772 | $135778 |

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**(8) Long-Term Debt**

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Notes payable and other | $3302 | $3856 |
| Financing leases | 8906 | 9560 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total long-term debt | 12208 | 13416 |
| Less current portion | (3231) | (3575) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net of current portion | $8977 | $9841 |

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

***ABL Agreement***

On October 27, 2023, the Company, along with certain of its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries (the "Borrowers"), entered into a credit agreement (the "ABL Agreement") with Regions Bank, as lender, swingline lender, letter of credit ("LC") issuer, administrative agent, collateral agent, and lead arranger, along with ServisFirst Bank and Texas Capital Bank, as joint lead arrangers and the other lenders party thereto. On May 6, 2025, the Company amended and extended the ABL Agreement. The ABL Agreement includes an asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL Facility") which allows the Company to borrow cash or obtain LCs, on a revolving basis, in an aggregate amount of up to $225,000. Availability under the ABL Facility is calculated monthly and fluctuates based on qualifying amounts of coal inventory, trade accounts receivable, and in certain circumstances specified amounts of cash. The ABL Facility matures on May 4, 2029. The ABL Facility is guaranteed by substantially all of Alpha's directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries that are not Borrowers (the "Guarantors") and is secured by all or substantially all assets of the Borrowers and Guarantors. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had no amounts borrowed and $40,710 and $41,254 LCs outstanding under the ABL Facility, respectively.

The ABL agreement limits the Company's ability to make certain restricted payments, including the payment of cash dividends and the repurchase of equity shares under its share repurchase program, if the level of cash it maintains at Regions Bank falls below $100,000. The ABL Agreement also contains negative and affirmative covenants and requires the Company to maintain minimum Liquidity, as defined in the ABL Agreement, of $75,000. As of March 31, 2026, the Company's cash balance at Regions Bank exceeded the $100,000 threshold and the Company is in compliance with all covenants under the ABL Agreement.

**(9) Asset Retirement Obligations**

The following table summarizes the changes in asset retirement obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

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| Total asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2025 | $227377 |
| Accretion for the period | 5215 |
| Revisions in estimated cash flows | (266) |
| Expenditures for the period | (2924) |
| Total asset retirement obligations at March 31, 2026 | 229402 |
| Less current portion <sup>(1)</sup> | (25770) |
| Long-term portion | $203632 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 7.

**(10) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements**

The estimated fair values of financial instruments are determined based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainty and cannot be determined with precision.

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net, prepaid expenses and other current assets, restricted cash, deposits, trade accounts payable, notes payable and other, financing leases, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 due to the short maturity of these instruments.

The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company's financial and non-financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the determination of fair value for assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

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| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** |
| | **Total Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)** | **Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)** | **Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)** |
| Trading securities <sup>(1)</sup> | $84045 | $— | $84045 | $— |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes $49,646 classified as Short-term investments and $34,399 classified as Long-term restricted investments on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | **Total Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)** | **Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)** | **Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)** |
| Trading securities <sup>(1)</sup> | $83938 | $— | $83938 | $— |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes $49,582 classified as Short-term investments and $34,356 classified as Long-term restricted investments on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities in the tables above:

***Level 2 Fair Value Measurements***

*Trading Securities -* Typically includes U.S. government securities. The fair values are obtained from a third-party pricing service provider. The fair values provided by the pricing service provider are based on observable market inputs including credit spreads and broker-dealer quotes, among other inputs. The Company classifies the prices obtained from the pricing services within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the underlying inputs are directly observable from active markets. However, the pricing models used entail a certain amount of subjectivity and therefore differing judgments in how the underlying inputs are modeled could result in different estimates of fair value.

**(11) Income Taxes**

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded income tax benefit of $5,326 on loss before income taxes of $16,358. The income tax benefit differs from the expected statutory amount primarily due to the permanent impact of the Section 45X tax credit, permanent impact of percentage depletion, and state income taxes, net of federal impact, partially offset by non-deductible compensation. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded income tax benefit of $11,437 on loss before income taxes of $45,384. The income tax benefit differs from the expected statutory amount primarily due to the change in valuation allowance, the permanent impact of percentage depletion, and stock compensation, partially offset by the impact of capital loss carryforward expirations and non-deductible compensation.

**(12) Employee Benefit Plans** 

The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component for black lung are included in the line item Miscellaneous expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

***Pension***

The following table details the components of the net periodic benefit cost for pension obligations:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Interest cost | $5290 | $5805 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (5199) | (4920) |
| Amortization of net actuarial loss | 372 | 378 |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $463 | $1263 |

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

The Company expects to pay $23,108 in minimum required contributions to the pension plan in 2026.

***Black Lung***

The following table details the components of the net periodic benefit cost for black lung obligations:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Service cost | $624 | $535 |
| Interest cost | 1513 | 1463 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (14) | (13) |
| Amortization of net actuarial loss | 1911 | 1076 |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $4034 | $3061 |

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***Defined Contribution and Profit Sharing Plans***

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company's matching contributions under the Alpha Metallurgical Resources 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan were reinstated after being suspended due to weak market conditions during the second quarter of 2024.

The Company's total contributions to its defined contribution plans for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $3,509 and $133, respectively.

**(13) Related Party Transactions** 

There were no material related party transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.

As described in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company routinely provides capital contributions to Dominion Terminal Associates ("DTA"), its equity method investee. Refer to Notes 14 and 15 for further information.

**(14) Commitments and Contingencies** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(a) General***

Estimated losses from loss contingencies are accrued by a charge to income when information available indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

If a loss contingency is not probable or reasonably estimable, disclosure of the loss contingency is made in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements when it is at least reasonably possible that a loss may be incurred and that the loss could be material.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(b) Commitments and Contingencies***

***Commitments***

The Company leases coal mining and other equipment under long-term financing and operating leases with varying terms. In addition, the Company leases mineral interests and surface rights from landowners under various terms and royalty rates.

Coal royalty expense was $27,239 and $24,085 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

***Other Commitments***

Under the terms of its partnership related agreements with respect to its investment in DTA, the Company is required to fund its proportionate share of DTA's ongoing operating and capital costs. In November 2023, the Company, together with DTA management announced that DTA needed additional capital investment to maximize functionality and minimize downtime due to mechanical issues. Beyond the Company's share of routine operating costs, it expects to invest an average of approximately $21,000 per year for infrastructure and equipment upgrades at DTA over the next 5 years. In addition, to mitigate the risk of shipment delays during the upgrade period, in April 2024, the Company entered into a 3-year agreement which allows for the loading of 1,200 to 2,000 tons of coal annually at a third party terminal in Newport News, VA. The Company's 2026 funding of DTA includes routine operating and capital costs and infrastructure and equipment upgrades.

***Contingencies***

Extensive regulation of the impacts of mining on the environment and of maintaining workplace safety has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant effect on the Company's costs of production and results of operations. Further regulations, legislation or litigation in these areas may also cause the Company's sales or profitability to decline by increasing costs or by hindering the Company's ability to continue mining at existing operations or to permit new operations.

During the normal course of business, contract-related matters arise between the Company and its customers. When a loss related to such matters is considered probable and can reasonably be estimated, the Company records a liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(c) Guarantees and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk***

In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to certain guarantees and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, such as bank LCs, performance or surety bonds, and other guarantees and indemnities related to the obligations of affiliated entities which are not reflected in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, the underlying liabilities that they secure, such as asset retirement obligations, workers' compensation liabilities, and royalty obligations, are reflected in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company is required to provide financial assurance in order to perform the post-mining reclamation required by its mining permits, pay workers' compensation claims under workers' compensation laws in various states, pay federal black lung benefits, and perform certain other obligations. In order to provide the required financial assurance, the Company generally uses surety bonds for post-mining reclamation and workers' compensation obligations. The Company can also use bank LCs to collateralize certain obligations and commitments.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $40,710 LCs outstanding under the ABL Facility.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had outstanding surety bonds with a total face amount of $169,078 to secure various obligations and commitments. To secure the Company's reclamation-related obligations, the Company has $28,285 of collateral in the form of restricted cash and restricted investments supporting these obligations as of March 31, 2026.

The Company meets frequently with its surety providers and has discussions with certain providers regarding the extent of and the terms of their participation in the program. These discussions may cause the Company to shift surety bonds between providers or to alter the terms of their participation in the Company's program. To the extent that surety bonds become unavailable or the Company's surety bond providers require additional collateral, the Company would seek to secure its obligations with LCs, cash deposits, or other suitable forms of collateral. The Company's failure to maintain, or inability to acquire, surety bonds or to provide a suitable alternative would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity. These failures could result from a variety of factors including the lack of availability, higher cost or unfavorable market terms of new surety bonds, and the exercise by third-party surety bond issuers of their right to refuse to renew the surety bonds.

Amounts included in restricted cash provide collateral to secure the following obligations:

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

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| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Workers' compensation and black lung obligations | $117206 | $117150 |
| Reclamation-related obligations | 1129 | 959 |
| Financial payments and other performance obligations | 8882 | 8802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total long-term restricted cash | $127217 | $126911 |

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Amounts included in restricted investments provide collateral to secure the following obligations:

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| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Workers' compensation obligations | $3177 | $3172 |
| Reclamation-related obligations | 27156 | 27238 |
| Financial payments and other performance obligations | 4066 | 3946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total restricted investments <sup>(1)</sup> | $34399 | $34356 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Classified as long-term trading securities as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

Amounts included in deposits provide collateral to secure the following obligations:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Workers' compensation obligations | $4108 | $4108 |
| Other operating agreements | 683 | 684 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | 4791 | 4792 |
| Less current portion | (29) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits, net of current portion <sup>(1)</sup> | $4762 | $4792 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Included within Other non-current assets on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

***DCMWC Reauthorization Process***

In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") published a final rule revising the requirements and procedures for authorizing operators to self-insure their liabilities under the Black Lung Benefits Act (the "2025 Final Rule"), and the Company anticipates it would require a substantial increase in the collateral required to secure self-insured federal black lung obligations. Under the 2025 Final Rule's 100% minimum collateral requirement, if this requirement is not modified or stayed through legal action, the Company estimates it would be required to provide approximately $80,000 to $100,000 of collateral to secure certain of its black lung obligations. The 2025 Final Rule permits the Company to use combinations of letters of credit, surety bonds, and cash to meet the collateral requirement. The Company received a letter from the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation ("DCMWC") dated January 14, 2025, outlining the new procedures and application process for authorizing operators to self-insure under the new regulation. The letter outlined authorization form requirements and provided a 60-day period for the submission of the required documents. Subsequently, on February 20, 2025, the Company received a letter from the DCMWC stating that the 60-day deadline to provide information was no longer applicable and no information was required to be submitted at this time. DCMWC stated that additional guidance would be provided in due course after consultation with new DOL leadership. The Company continues to evaluate the potential impact of the 2025 Final Rule and awaits further communication from the DCMWC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(d) Legal Proceedings***

In December 2024, the state of New York adopted the Climate Change Superfund Act, purporting to impose significant, ongoing cash charges upon a variety of companies involved in the production and use of fossil fuels, including the Company (the "Act"). Other states have adopted or are contemplating adopting similar laws.

The Company believes that the new law is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. In February 2025, the Company, along with numerous U.S. states and other entities involved in the fossil fuel industry, filed a complaint against the attorney general of New York and other New York officials. The complaint was filed in the federal district court for the Northern District of New York and requests that the court (a) declare that the Act is preempted by federal statutes and otherwise violates

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

the U.S. Constitution, (b) declare that the Act is unenforceable, and (c) enjoin the state of New York and its officials from taking any action to implement or enforce the Act.

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency filed a similar complaint against the State of New York, Kathleen Hochul in her capacity as Governor, Letitia James in her capacity as New York Attorney General and Amanda Lefton in her capacity as Acting Commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation in the Southern District of New York, requesting that the court declare the Act unconstitutional and permanently enjoin its implementation or enforcement.

Although the Company believes that the Act is very unlikely to be upheld, the outcome of this litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. If the Act, or similar acts adopted in other U.S. states, were upheld, the Company's liquidity would be materially, adversely affected.

In addition, the Company is party to other legal proceedings from time to time that occur in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings, as well as governmental examinations, could involve various business units and a variety of claims, including, but not limited to, contract disputes, personal injury claims, property damage claims (including those resulting from blasting, subsidence, trucking and flooding), environmental and safety issues, securities-related matters and employment matters. While some legal matters may specify the damages claimed by the plaintiffs, many seek an unquantified amount of damages. Even when the amount of damages claimed against the Company or its subsidiaries is stated, (i) the claimed amount may be exaggerated or unsupported; (ii) the claim may be based on a novel legal theory or involve a large number of parties; (iii) there may be uncertainty as to the likelihood of a class being certified or the ultimate size of the class; (iv) there may be uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; and/or (v) there may be significant factual issues to be resolved. As a result, if such legal matters arise in the future, the Company may be unable to estimate a range of possible loss for matters that have not yet progressed sufficiently through discovery and the development of important factual information and legal issues. The Company records accruals based on an estimate of the ultimate outcome of these matters, but these estimates can be difficult to determine and involve significant judgment.

**(15) Segment Information** 

The Company currently conducts its mining operations within the Central Appalachia ("CAPP") coal basin located in the United States. The Company has one reportable operating segment: Met, which consists of six active mining complexes whose primary product is metallurgical quality coal that is extracted, processed, and marketed to domestic and international steel and coke producers. In addition to its primary product, thermal quality coal may also be produced as a by-product and marketed to domestic and international utilities and industrial customers. The segment's equity method investment in DTA facilitates the export of coal to international customers. Segment operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is considered its Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM").

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

**(Unaudited, amounts in thousands except share and per share data)**

Met reportable segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are as follows:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 |
| Other revenues | 1454 | 2290 |
| Total revenues | $524987 | $531957 |
| Non-GAAP cost of coal sales | $388303 | $414669 |
| Freight and handling costs | 76214 | 83924 |
| Idled and closed mine costs | 9872 | 5991 |
| Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below) | $474389 | $504584 |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $39926 | $43910 |
| Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 |
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 16598 | 15424 |
| Interest expense | 841 | 763 |
| Interest income | (4206) | (4046) |
| Equity loss in affiliates | 5733 | 4960 |
| Other segment items <sup>(1)</sup> | 1973 | 4775 |
| Income tax benefit | (5326) | (11437) |
| Total other expenses | $61630 | $61320 |
| Net loss | $(11032) | $(33947) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Other segment items include Other operating (income) loss and Miscellaneous expense, net.

Refer to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Cash Flows for information on its consolidated assets and capital expenditures. The Company's investment in equity method investees as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $61,521 and $53,850, respectively. No further segment level asset information is reviewed by the CODM.

The Company markets produced, processed and purchased coal to customers in the United States and in international markets. Revenue is tracked within the Company's accounting records based on the product destination. The following tables present additional information on the Company's revenues and top customers:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Total coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 |
| Total revenues | $524987 | $531957 |
| Export coal revenues | $403421 | $395715 |
| Export coal revenues as % of total coal revenues | 77% | 75% |
| Countries with export coal revenue exceeding 10% of total revenues | India, Turkey | India |
| Top customer as % of total revenues | 12% | 18% |
| Top 10 customers as % of total revenues | 82% | 73% |
| Number of customers exceeding 10% of total revenues | 3 | 3 |

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**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements** 

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| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Number of customers exceeding 10% of total trade accounts receivable, net | 3 | 3 |

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**Item 2. *Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations***

*The following discussion and analysis provides a narrative of our results of operations and financial condition for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.* 

*The following discussion includes forward-looking statements about our business, financial condition and results of operations, including discussions about management's expectations for our business. These statements represent projections, beliefs and expectations based on current circumstances and conditions and in light of recent events and trends, and you should not construe these statements either as assurances of performance or as promises of a given course of action. Instead, various known and unknown factors are likely to cause our actual performance and management's actions to vary, and the results of these variances may be both material and adverse. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors."*

**Market Overview** 

Geopolitical and weather-related supply issues influenced metallurgical coal markets in the first quarter of 2026, with the war in Iran causing increased volatility in the energy sector. While not directly linked to war-related electricity generation and power concerns, metallurgical coal markets also moved during the quarter, with modest increases across the met coal quality spectrum.

In the first quarter of 2026, metallurgical coal prices experienced positive movements across the indices. Of the four indices Alpha closely monitors, the Australian Premium Low Volatile index represents the largest increase of 8.6%. The Australian Premium Low Volatile index increased from $218.00 per metric ton on January 2, 2026, to $236.80 per metric ton on March 31, 2026. The U.S. East Coast Low Volatile index rose from $185.00 per metric ton in early January to $195.00 per metric ton by the end of March. The U.S. East Coast High Volatile A index increased from $150.50 per metric ton at the beginning of the quarter to $159.50 per metric ton at the quarter's close, and the U.S. East Coast High Volatile B index increased from $144.20 per metric ton to $149.50 per metric ton at the end of the quarter. Since then, the Australian Premium Low Volatile decreased from its quarter-close level to $231.30 per metric ton as of April 22, 2026. The U.S. East Coast Low Volatile, High Volatile A, and High Volatile B indices measured $192.00, $159.00, and $149.00 per ton, respectively, as of the same date.

The world manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI") posted a March PMI of 51.3, representing a decline from February's 44-month high of 51.8. China's PMI fell from 52.1 in February to 50.8 in March. India, an important market for Alpha, recorded a PMI of 53.9 in March, down from 56.9 in February. The United States' March PMI rose to 52.3 from its February PMI of 51.6. Europe's PMI increased from 50.8 in February to a 45-month high of 51.6 in March. Brazil's March PMI was 49.0, rising from 47.3 in February.

As compiled by the World Steel Association ("WSA"), the March 2026 global crude steel production reached 159.9 million metric tons from 69 countries, representing a decrease of 4.2% compared to March 2025. China, the world's largest steel-producing country, produced 87.0 million metric tons in March, a decrease of 6.3% from the same period in 2025. Of the top 10 steel-producing countries, India experienced the largest year-over-year percentage increase of 9.4%, with 15.3 million metric tons of steel produced in March 2026. The United States produced 7.2 million metric tons of crude steel in March, up 5.2% year-over-year. Japan's 6.9 million metric tons of steel produced in March 2026 was down 4.1% from March 2025. Russia recorded the largest percentage drop of the top ten steel-producing countries, as its 5.4 million metric tons of March 2025 production represented 11.4% less than the country produced a year ago. Regionally, the Asia and Oceania region, which contains both India and China, produced 119.3 million metric tons of crude steel in March 2026, a 3.9% decrease from March 2025. The European Union produced 11.4 million metric tons in March, representing a 4.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. North America's March 2026 crude steel production was 9.5 million metric tons, up 3.5% year-over-year.

The American Iron and Steel Institute's capacity utilization rate for U.S. steel mills was 80.0% for the week ending April 18, 2026. This is up from the year-ago period when the capacity utilization rate was 75.0%.

In the seaborne thermal market, the API2 index was $95.05 per metric ton on January 2, 2026, and increased to $125.75 per metric ton on March 31, 2026.

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**Business Overview**

We are a Tennessee-based mining company with operations in Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, we are a leading supplier of metallurgical coal products to the steel industry. We operate high-quality, cost-competitive met coal mines across the CAPP coal basin. As of March 31, 2026, our operations consisted of nineteen active mines and eight active coal preparation and load-out facilities, with approximately 3,950 employees. We produce, process, and sell met coal and thermal coal as a byproduct. We also sell coal produced by others, some of which is processed and/or blended with coal produced from our mines prior to resale, with the remainder purchased for resale. As of December 31, 2025, we had 294.5 million tons of reserves, which included 282.8 million tons of proven and probable metallurgical reserves and 11.7 million tons of proven and probable thermal reserves.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, sales of met coal were 3.4 million tons and 3.5 million tons, respectively, and accounted for approximately 93% and 92%, respectively, of our coal sales volume in each period. Sales of thermal coal were 0.2 million tons and 0.3 million tons, respectively, and accounted for approximately 7% and 8%, respectively, of our coal sales volume.

Purchases of our met coal were made primarily in several countries in Asia, Europe, South America, and the northeastern and midwestern regions of the United States for purposes of steel production. Purchases of our thermal coal were made primarily for purposes of power generation and industrial uses both in the United States and across the world. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 approximately 77% and 75%, respectively, of our coal revenues were derived from coal sales made to customers outside the United States.

In addition, we generate other revenues from equipment sales, rentals, terminal and processing fees, coal and environmental analysis fees, royalties and the sale of natural gas. We also record freight and handling fulfillment revenue within coal revenues for freight and handling services provided in delivering coal to certain customers, which are a component of the contractual selling price.

As of March 31, 2026, we have one reportable segment: Met. Refer to Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures on reportable segments, geographic areas, and export coal revenue information.

As discussed in the "Market Overview" presented above, metallurgical coal prices continue to be negatively influenced by weak global steel demand as a result of a slowdown in manufacturing activity. Economic pressures, geopolitical unrest and uncertainty, shifting trade policies, and weather-related supply issues have contributed to metallurgical market challenges. Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were impacted by these factors. Our guidance range for full-year sales volumes below reflects our current expectation for 2026. However, we continually monitor steel markets and metallurgical coal demand indicators and have the ability to adjust production levels to align with market conditions.

**Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations** 

*Sales Agreements.* We manage our commodity price risk for coal sales through the use of coal supply agreements. As of April 29, 2026, we had sales commitments for 2026 as follows:

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| ***(In millions of tons)*** | **Low** | **High** |
| Metallurgical | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Thermal | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| **Met Segment - Total Shipments** | **15.1** | **16.5** |

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| ***Committed/Priced*** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Committed** | **Volume *(in millions of tons)*** | **Average Committed Realized Price per Ton** |
| Metallurgical - Domestic |  | 4.1 | $136.38 |
| Metallurgical - Export |  | 3.1 | $127.02 |
| Metallurgical Total | 48% | 7.2 | $132.37 |
| Thermal | 100% | 1.2 | $74.53 |
| **Met Segment** | **53%** | **8.4** | **$124.37** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on committed and priced coal shipments as of April 29, 2026. Committed percentage based on the midpoint of shipment guidance range. Actual average per-ton realizations on committed and priced tons recognized in future periods may vary based on actual freight expense in future periods relative to assumed freight expense embedded in projected average per-ton realizations. Includes estimates of future coal shipments based upon contract terms and anticipated delivery schedules. Actual coal shipments may vary from these estimates.

*Realized Pricing.* Our realized price per ton of coal is influenced by many factors that vary by region, including (i) coal quality, which includes energy (heat content), sulfur, ash, volatile matter and moisture content; (ii) differences in market conventions concerning transportation costs and volume measurement; and (iii) regional supply and demand.

*Costs.* Our results of operations are dependent upon our ability to maximize productivity and control costs. Our primary expenses are for operating supply costs, repair and maintenance expenditures, costs of purchased coal, royalties, wages and benefits, freight and handling costs and taxes incurred in selling our coal. The principal goods and services we use in our operations include maintenance and repair parts and services, electricity, fuel, roof control and support items, explosives, tires, conveyance structures, ventilation supplies and lubricants. Our management strives to aggressively control costs and improve operating performance to mitigate external cost pressures. We experience volatility in operating costs related to fuel, explosives, steel, tires, contract services and healthcare, among others, and take measures to mitigate the increases in these costs at all operations. We have a centralized sourcing group for major supplier contract negotiation and administration, for the negotiation and purchase of major capital goods, and to support the business units. We promote competition between suppliers and seek to develop relationships with suppliers that focus on lowering our costs. We seek suppliers who identify and concentrate on implementing continuous improvement opportunities within their area of expertise. To the extent upward pressure on costs exceeds our ability to realize sales increases, or if we experience unanticipated operating or transportation difficulties, our operating margins would be negatively impacted. We may also experience difficult geologic conditions, delays in obtaining permits, labor shortages, unforeseen equipment problems, and unexpected shortages of critical materials such as tires, fuel and explosives that may result in adverse cost increases and limit our ability to produce at forecasted levels.

**Results of Operations**

Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are discussed below.

***Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025***

**Revenues**

The following table summarizes information about our revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands, except for per ton data)* | **2026** | **2025** | **$ or Tons** | **%** |
| Coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 | $(6134) | (1.2)% |
| Other revenues | 1454 | 2290 | (836) | (36.5)% |
| Total revenues | $524987 | $531957 | $(6970) | (1.3)% |
| Tons sold | 3596 | 3758 | (162) | (4.3)% |

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*Coal revenues.* Coal revenues decreased $6.1 million, or 1.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to a 4.3% decline in coal sales volumes partially offset by a 3.3% increase in average coal sales realization. Our actions in 2025 to reduce coal production levels at certain mining operations, combined with a lower level of purchased coal, served to reduce primarily High-Vol. B quality met and thermal quality coal sales volumes. A resulting shift in product mix toward sales of relatively higher quality coals served to increase our overall average coal sales realization. Refer to the "Non-GAAP coal revenues" section below for further detail on coal revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period.

**Cost and Expenses**

The following table summarizes information about our costs and expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands)* | **2026** | **2025** | $**%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below) | $474389 | $504584 | (6.0)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 39926 | 43910 | (9.1)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 | (7.1)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 | (35.4)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation, depletion and amortization shown separately above) | 16598 | 15424 | 7.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating (income) loss | (1585) | 1243 | (227.5)% |
| Total costs and expenses | $535419 | $572132 | (6.4)% |

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*Cost of coal sales.* Cost of coal sales decreased $30.2 million, or 6.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to a 4.3% decrease in coal sales volumes and a 1.7% decline in our average cost of coal sales per ton. Our actions in 2025 to reduce coal production levels at certain higher-cost mining operations, combined with a lower level of relatively higher-cost purchased coal, served to reduce our coal sales volumes as well as our overall average cost of coal sales on a per ton basis. In addition, during the first quarter of 2026, we became eligible for the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 45X tax credit (refer to Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) which generally provides for a refundable tax credit equal to 2.5% of production costs for metallurgical coal produced and sold during the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded $7.2 million related to the tax credit as a reduction in cost of coal sales.

*Depreciation, depletion and amortization.* Depreciation, depletion and amortization decreased $4.0 million, or 9.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to certain assets reaching the end of their depreciable lives and becoming fully depreciated.

*Selling, general and administrative*. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.2 million, or 7.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to increases of $0.5 million in incentive pay, $0.3 million in wages and benefits expenses, and $0.2 million in stock compensation.

*Other operating (income) loss.* Other operating income increased $2.8 million, or 227.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in gain on sale of assets in the current period.

**Total Other Expense, Net**

The following table summarizes information about our total other expense, net during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands)* | **2026** | **2025** | $**%** |
| Total other expense, net | $5926 | $5209 | 13.8% |

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**Income Tax Benefit**

The following table summarizes information about our income tax benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands)* | **2026** | **2025** | $**%** |
| Income tax benefit | $(5326) | $(11437) | 53.4% |

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Income tax benefit of $5.3 million was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2026 on a loss before income taxes of $16.4 million. The effective tax rate of 32.6% differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the permanent impact of the IRC Section 45X tax credit (refer to Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), permanent impact of percentage depletion, and state income taxes, net of federal impact, partially offset by non-deductible compensation.

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Income tax benefit of $11.4 million was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025 on a loss before income taxes of $45.4 million. The effective tax rate of 25.2 % differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the change in valuation allowance, the permanent impact of percentage depletion, and stock compensation, partially offset by the impact of capital loss carryforward expirations and non-deductible compensation. Refer to Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures**

The discussion below contains "non-GAAP financial measures." These are financial measures that either exclude or include amounts that are not excluded or included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP" or "GAAP"). Specifically, we make use of the non-GAAP financial measures "Adjusted EBITDA," "non-GAAP coal revenues," "non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton," "non-GAAP cost of coal sales," "non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton," "non-GAAP coal margin," and "non-GAAP coal margin per ton." In addition to net income (loss), we use Adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our reportable segment. Adjusted EBITDA does not purport to be an alternative to net income (loss) as a measure of operating performance or any other measure of operating results, financial performance, or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, this measure is not calculated identically by all companies and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because management believes it is a useful indicator of the financial performance of our coal operations. We use non-GAAP coal revenues to present coal revenues generated, excluding freight and handling fulfillment revenues. Non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton is calculated as non-GAAP coal revenues divided by tons sold. We use non-GAAP cost of coal sales to adjust cost of coal sales to remove freight and handling costs, depreciation, depletion and amortization - production (excluding the depreciation, depletion and amortization related to selling, general and administrative functions), accretion on asset retirement obligations, amortization of acquired intangibles, and idled and closed mine costs. Non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton is calculated as non-GAAP cost of coal sales divided by tons sold. Non-GAAP coal margin is calculated as non-GAAP coal revenues less non-GAAP cost of coal sales. Non-GAAP coal margin per ton is calculated as non-GAAP coal margin divided by tons sold. The presentation of these measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Management uses non-GAAP financial measures to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results alone. The definition of these non-GAAP measures may be changed periodically by management to adjust for significant items important to an understanding of operating trends and to adjust for items that may not reflect the trend of future results by excluding transactions that are not indicative of our core operating performance. Furthermore, analogous measures are used by industry analysts to evaluate our operating performance. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the presentations of these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and can differ significantly from company to company depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which companies operate, capital investments and other factors.

Included below are reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures.

The following tables summarizes certain financial information relating to our coal operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands, except for per ton data)* | **2026** | **2025** | **$ or Tons** | **%** |
| Coal revenues | $523533 | $529667 | $(6134) | (1.2)% |
| Less: freight and handling fulfillment revenues | (76214) | (83924) | 7710 | 9.2% |
| Non-GAAP coal revenues | $447319 | $445743 | $1576 | 0.4% |
| Non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton | $124.39 | $118.61 | $5.78 | 4.9% |
| Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below) | $474389 | $504584 | $(30195) | (6.0)% |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization - production <sup>(1)</sup> | 39606 | 43592 | (3986) | (9.1)% |
| Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 | (399) | (7.1)% |
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 | (481) | (35.4)% |
| Total cost of coal sales | 520086 | 555147 | (35061) | (6.3)% |
| Less: freight and handling costs | (76214) | (83924) | 7710 | 9.2% |
| Less: depreciation, depletion and amortization - production <sup>(1)</sup> | (39606) | (43592) | 3986 | 9.1% |
| Less: accretion on asset retirement obligations | (5215) | (5614) | 399 | 7.1% |
| Less: amortization of acquired intangibles | (876) | (1357) | 481 | 35.4% |
| Less: idled and closed mine costs | (9872) | (5991) | (3881) | (64.8)% |
| Non-GAAP cost of coal sales | $388303 | $414669 | $(26366) | (6.4)% |
| Non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton | $107.98 | $110.34 | $(2.36) | (2.1)% |
| GAAP coal margin | $3447 | $(25480) | $28927 | 113.5% |
| GAAP coal margin per ton | $0.96 | $(6.78) | $7.74 | 114.2% |
| Non-GAAP coal margin | $59016 | $31074 | $27942 | 89.9% |
| Non-GAAP coal margin per ton | $16.41 | $8.27 | $8.14 | 98.4% |
| Tons sold | 3596 | 3758 | (162) | (4.3)% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Depreciation, depletion and amortization - production excludes the depreciation, depletion and amortization related to selling, general and administrative functions.

*Non-GAAP coal revenues.* Non-GAAP coal revenues remained relatively flat, increasing $1.6 million, or 0.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. The increase was attributable to a $5.78, or 4.9%, increase in our average non-GAAP coal sales realization, largely offset by a 4.3% decline in coal sales volumes. Our actions in 2025 to reduce coal production levels at certain mining operations, combined with a lower level of purchased coal, served to reduce primarily High-Vol. B quality met and thermal quality coal sales volumes. A resulting shift in product mix toward sales of relatively higher quality coals served to increase our average non-GAAP coal sales realization.

*Non-GAAP cost of coal sales.* Non-GAAP cost of coal sales decreased $26.4 million, or 6.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to a 4.3% decrease in coal sales volumes and a $2.36, or 2.1%, reduction in our average non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton. Our actions in 2025 to reduce coal production levels at certain higher-cost mining operations, combined with a lower level of relatively higher-cost purchased coal, served to reduce our coal sales volumes as well as our overall average non-GAAP cost of coal sales on a per ton basis. In addition, during the first quarter of 2026, we became eligible for the IRC Section 45X tax credit (refer to Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) which generally provides for a refundable tax credit equal to 2.5% of production costs for metallurgical coal produced and sold during the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded $7.2 million related to the tax credit as a reduction in non-GAAP cost of coal sales.

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**Adjusted EBITDA**

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| *(In thousands)* | **2026** | **2025** |
| Net loss | $(11032) | $(33947) |
| Interest expense | 841 | 763 |
| Interest income | (4206) | (4046) |
| Income tax benefit | (5326) | (11437) |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 39926 | 43910 |
| Non-cash stock compensation expense | 3736 | 3437 |
| Accretion on asset retirement obligations | 5215 | 5614 |
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 876 | 1357 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $30030 | $5651 |

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Increase (Decrease)** |
| *(In thousands)* | **2026** | **2025** | $**%** |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $30030 | $5651 | 431.4% |

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Adjusted EBITDA increased $24.4 million, or 431.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by an increased coal margin due to lower cost of coal sales in the current period.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

***Overview***

Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from existing unrestricted cash balances, short-term investments, proceeds from future coal sales, and amounts available under our revolving credit agreement. Our primary capital resource requirements stem from the cost of our coal production and purchases, selling and administrative expenses, taxes, capital expenditures, debt service obligations, reclamation obligations, and collateral requirements. As of March 31, 2026, we had $9.0 million of long-term indebtedness outstanding, net of current portion, and no indebtedness and $40.7 million letters of credit ("LCs") outstanding under our ABL Facility (as defined below).

We believe that cash on hand and cash generated from our operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital, anticipated capital expenditure, income tax, debt service, collateral and reclamation obligations requirements for the next 12 months and the reasonably foreseeable future. We may also use cash in accordance with our share repurchase program. We rely on a number of assumptions in budgeting for our future activities. These include the costs for mine development to sustain capacity of our operating mines, our cash flows from operations, effects of regulation and taxes by governmental agencies, mining technology improvements and reclamation costs. These assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, political, economic, regulatory, environmental and competitive uncertainties, pending and existing climate-related initiatives, contingencies and risks, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. For example, if the new authorization process for all self-insured coal mine operators is adopted, it would substantially increase the collateral required to secure our self-insured federal black lung obligations. Refer to the DCMWC Reauthorization Process section below for more information. Increased scrutiny of ESG matters specific to the coal sector could negatively influence our ability to raise capital in the future and result in a reduced number of surety and insurance providers. We may need to raise additional funds if market conditions deteriorate, if one or more of our assumptions prove to be incorrect or if we choose to expand our acquisition or development efforts or any other activity more rapidly than we presently anticipate and we may not be able to do so in a timely fashion, on terms acceptable to us, or at all. Additionally, we may elect to raise additional funds before we need them if the conditions for raising capital are favorable. We may seek to sell equity or debt securities or obtain additional bank credit facilities. The sale of equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of additional indebtedness could result in increased fixed obligations and additional covenants that could restrict our operations.

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***Liquidity***

The following table summarizes our total liquidity as of March 31, 2026:

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| *(in thousands)* | **March 31, 2026** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $317231 |
| Short-term investments | 49646 |
| Credit facility availability <sup>(1)</sup> | 184290 |
| Minimum liquidity requirement | (75000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total liquidity | $476167 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Comprised of our unused commitments available under our credit agreement entered into on October 27, 2023 that was amended and extended on May 6, 2025 (the "ABL Agreement") after considering $40.7 million of outstanding LCs, subject to limitations described therein.

***Cash Collateral***

We are required to provide cash collateral to secure our obligations under certain workers' compensation, black lung, reclamation-related obligations, financial payments and other performance obligations, and other operating agreements. Future regulatory changes relating to these obligations could result in increased obligations, additional costs, or additional collateral requirements which could require greater use of alternative sources of funding for this purpose, which would reduce our liquidity. Refer to the DCMWC Reauthorization Process section below for information related to the new authorization process for self-insured coal mine operators being implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor (Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation). As of March 31, 2026, we had the following cash collateral on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:

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| *(in thousands)* | **March 31, 2026** |
| Long-term restricted cash | $127217 |
| Long-term restricted investments | 34399 |
| Short-term and long-term deposits | 4791 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total cash collateral | $166407 |

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***Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements***

We are required to provide financial assurance in order to perform the post-mining reclamation required by our mining permits, pay workers' compensation claims under workers' compensation laws in various states, pay federal black lung benefits, and perform certain other obligations. In order to provide the required financial assurance, we generally use surety bonds for post-mining reclamation and workers' compensation obligations. We also use bank LCs to collateralize certain obligations. As of March 31, 2026, we had the following outstanding surety bonds and LCs:

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| *(in thousands)* | **March 31, 2026** |
| Surety bonds | $169078 |
| Letters of credit <sup>(1)</sup> | $40710 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The LCs outstanding are under the ABL Agreement.

Refer to Note 14, part (c) to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further disclosures on off-balance sheet arrangements.

***Debt Financing***

Refer to Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures on long-term debt.

***Capital Requirements***

Our capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $40.7 million. We expect to spend between $148 million and $168 million on capital expenditures during 2026. At the midpoint of guidance, this total includes approximately

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$137.0 million in sustaining maintenance capital, approximately $9.5 million in planned projects to invest in mine development, and approximately $11.5 million in carryover from 2025 due to timing and availability of supplies and contract labor.

***Contractual Obligations***

Our contractual obligations are discussed in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Contractual Obligations" section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Refer to Note 8 and Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures on long-term debt and other commitments, respectively.

***Business Updates***

We own a 65.0% interest in DTA, a coal export terminal in Newport News, Virginia. DTA provides us with the ability to fulfill a broad range of customer coal quality requirements through coal blending, while also providing storage capacity and transportation flexibility. DTA needs capital investment to maximize functionality and minimize downtime due to mechanical issues. Under the terms of our partnership related agreements with respect to our investment in DTA, we are required to fund our proportionate share of DTA's ongoing operating and capital costs. Beyond our share of routine operating costs, we expect we will invest an average of approximately $21.0 million per year for infrastructure and equipment upgrades at DTA over the next 5 years. In addition, to mitigate the risk of shipment delays during the upgrade period, in April 2024, we entered into a 3-year agreement which would allow for the loading of 1.2 to 2.0 million tons of coal annually at a third party terminal in Newport News, VA.

We continually strive to enhance our capital structure and financial flexibility. We may refinance or repay outstanding debt, seek to amend our credit facility, undertake additional borrowings, sell assets or businesses or take other measures as we believe circumstances warrant. We may decide to pursue or not pursue these opportunities at any time. Access to additional funds from liquidity-generating transactions or other sources of external financing is subject to market conditions and certain limitations, including our credit rating and covenant restrictions in our credit facilities.

As a regular part of our business, we review opportunities for, and engage in discussions and negotiations concerning, the acquisition or disposition of coal mining and related infrastructure assets and interests in coal mining companies, and acquisitions or dispositions of, or combinations or other strategic transactions involving, companies with coal mining or other complementary assets. When we believe that these opportunities are consistent with our strategic plans and our acquisition or disposition criteria, we may make bids or proposals and/or enter into letters of intent and other similar agreements. These bids or proposals, which may be binding or non-binding, are customarily subject to a variety of conditions and usually permit us to terminate the discussions and any related agreement if, among other things, we are not satisfied with the results of due diligence. Any acquisition opportunities we pursue could materially affect our liquidity and capital resources and may require us to incur indebtedness, seek equity capital or both. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

*Government Grants*

On July 4, 2025, legislation commonly referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" ("OBBBA") was signed into law. As part of the OBBBA, metallurgical coal was added to the list of "applicable critical minerals" making us eligible for the IRC Section 45X tax credit (also known as the advanced manufacturing production credit). The Section 45X tax credit will generally provide us with a refundable tax credit equal to 2.5% of production costs for metallurgical coal produced and sold in tax years 2026 through 2029. As the Section 45X tax credit is refundable, we account for the tax credit as a government grant. We are currently analyzing the financial impact of the Section 45X credit and expect that it will serve as a source of additional liquidity in future years. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded $7.2 million of estimated grant income as a reduction in cost of coal sales. Based on preliminary analysis, we currently believe the annual cash benefit of the tax credit may be in the range of $30 million to $50 million, dependent upon the amount of qualifying production costs incurred in a given year.

*Pension Plan*

We expect to pay $23.1 million in minimum required contributions to the pension plan in 2026. Refer to Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further disclosures related to this obligation.

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*DCMWC Reauthorization Process*

In January 2025, the DOL published a final rule revising the requirements and procedures for authorizing operators to self-insure their liabilities under the Black Lung Benefits Act (the "2025 Final Rule"), and we anticipate it would require a substantial increase in the collateral required to secure self-insured federal black lung obligations. Under the 2025 Final Rule's 100% minimum collateral requirement, if this requirement is not modified or stayed through legal action, we estimate we would be required to provide approximately $80.0 million to $100.0 million of collateral to secure certain of our black lung obligations. The 2025 Final Rule permits us to use combinations of letters of credit, surety bonds, and cash to meet the collateral requirement. We received a letter from the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation ("DCMWC") dated January 14, 2025, outlining the new procedures and application process for authorizing operators to self-insure under the new regulation. The letter outlined authorization form requirements and provided a 60-day period for the submission of the required documents. Subsequently, on February 20, 2025, we received a letter from the DCMWC stating that the 60-day deadline to provide information was no longer applicable and no information was required to be submitted at this time. DCMWC stated that additional guidance would be provided in due course after consultation with new DOL leadership. We continue to evaluate the potential impact of the 2025 Final Rule and await further communication from the DCMWC.

*New York State Act*

In December 2024, the state of New York adopted the Climate Change Superfund Act, purporting to impose significant, ongoing cash charges upon a variety of companies involved in the production and use of fossil fuels, including our company (the "Act"). Other states have adopted or are contemplating adopting similar laws.

We believe that the new law is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. In February 2025, we, along with numerous U.S. states and other entities involved in the fossil fuel industry, filed a complaint against the attorney general of New York and other New York officials. The complaint was filed in the federal district court for the Northern District of New York and requests that the court (a) declare that the Act is preempted by federal statutes and otherwise violates the U.S. Constitution, (b) declare that the Act is unenforceable, and (c) enjoin the state of New York and its officials from taking any action to implement or enforce the Act.

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency filed a similar complaint against the State of New York, Kathleen Hochul in her capacity as Governor, Letitia James in her capacity as New York Attorney General and Amanda Lefton in her capacity as Acting Commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation in the Southern District of New York, requesting that the court declare the Act unconstitutional and permanently enjoin its implementation or enforcement.

Although we believe that the Act is very unlikely to be upheld, the outcome of this litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. If the Act, or similar acts adopted in other U.S. states, were upheld, our liquidity would be materially, adversely affected.

*Respirable Crystalline Silica Final Rule*

In April 2024, MSHA issued its final rule, Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection, to reduce miner exposures to respirable crystalline silica and improve respiratory protection for all airborne hazards. The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of respirable crystalline silica at 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m3) for a full shift exposure, calculated as an 8-hour time weighted average, for all miners. The final rule also includes other requirements to protect miner health and update existing respiratory protection requirements. For coal mine operators, the deadline for compliance with the new rule was April 14, 2025. On April 4, 2025, however, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ("Court") granted a temporary administrative stay of the enforcement of the final rule and is now considering whether to block enforcement permanently or allow enforcement to begin. In a filing with the Court in late 2025, MSHA indicated its intent to review and potentially modify portions of the rules at issue. Our compliance with these or any other new health and safety regulations could increase our mining costs substantially. Further, if we were ever found to be in violation of these regulations, we could face penalties or restrictions that may materially and adversely affect our operations, financial results and liquidity.

*Climate Effect Disclosures*

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted new rules requiring issuers to disclose certain climate-related information beginning in 2025. Shortly following their release, the rules were stayed by a federal court. The SEC subsequently stayed the rules pending resolution of ongoing litigation. In March 2025, the SEC voted to end its legal

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defense of the rules, and litigation has been suspended by the Eighth Circuit until the SEC informs the court whether it intends to reconsider the rules under administrative procedures or whether the SEC will renew its defense of the rules. We cannot be certain whether or when these rules will take effect or what form they may ultimately take. It is therefore not presently possible to estimate reliably the potential effects of the rules upon us, including the potential costs associated with compliance.

*Share Repurchase Program*

Refer to Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and "Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds" for information on the share repurchase program and the shares repurchased during the current period.

***Cash Flows***

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased by $48.4 million and $32.0 million over the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was attributable to the following:

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| | **Three Months Ended March 31,** | **Three Months Ended March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| *Cash flows (in thousands):* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | $29046 | $22181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (53595) | (47775) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in financing activities | (23888) | (6392) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $(48437) | $(31986) |

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*Operating Activities.* Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased compared to the prior year primarily due to an increase in non-GAAP coal margin as discussed above in "Results of Operations", partially offset by an increase in cash used for working capital related to fluctuations in the levels of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses due to timing of coal shipments and vendor related payments.

*Investing* Activities. The increase in net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period was primarily related to the timing of required capital contributions to our equity affiliate DTA to fund its ongoing operational upgrade program. Our capital expenditure levels also continue to be elevated above normal maintenance levels due to ongoing development efforts with respect to the new Kingston Wildcat underground mine which is expected to begin production during the second quarter of 2026.

*Financing Activities.* The increase in net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period was driven by an increase in the level of common stock repurchased under our share repurchase program, which was suspended from March 2024 until August 2025.

***Analysis of Material Debt Covenants***

We were in compliance with all covenants under the ABL Agreement as of March 31, 2026, including the requirement that we maintain minimum liquidity, as defined in the ABL Agreement, of $75.0 million. A breach of the covenants in the ABL Agreement could result in a default under the terms of the agreement, and the respective lenders could then elect to declare any amounts borrowed due and payable and require outstanding LCs to be cash collateralized. In addition, a default under the terms of the agreement would inhibit our ability to make certain restricted payments, as defined in the ABL Agreement, including our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors and assumptions, including the current economic environment, that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and adjust such estimates and assumptions as facts and circumstances require. Foreign currency and energy markets, and fluctuations in demand for steel products, have combined to

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increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Our critical accounting estimates are discussed in the "Critical Accounting Estimates" section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Our critical accounting estimates remain unchanged at March 31, 2026. Refer to the Recent Accounting Guidance section in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

**Item 3. *Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk***

**Commodity Price Risk**

We manage our commodity price risk for coal sales through the use of coal supply agreements. Refer to "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations" for information on our sales commitments for 2026.

We have exposure to commodity price risk for supplies that are used directly or indirectly in the normal course of production such as diesel fuel, steel and other items such as explosives. We manage our risk for these items through strategic sourcing contracts in normal quantities with our suppliers.

The market price of diesel fuel fluctuates due to changes in production, seasonality, and other market factors generally outside of our control, including the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Increased fuel costs may have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We expect to purchase approximately 23.0 million gallons of diesel fuel in 2026 at market rates.

**Interest Rate Risk**

As of March 31, 2026, we maintain a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, under which we may borrow up to $225.0 million (less amounts outstanding for LCs). Any cash borrowings under the facility would bear a floating rate of interest. No cash borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025. Refer to Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Also refer to the Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for discussion on the terms of our long-term debt.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had investments in trading securities of $84.0 million and $83.9 million, respectively, primarily consisting of U.S. government securities. While the fair value of these investments is exposed to risk with respect to changes in market rates of interest, we do not believe exposure to changes in interest rates is material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We manage risk by investing in shorter term highly rated debt obligations. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the remaining maturities of our acquired debt securities was less than 12 months.

**Foreign Currency Risk**

Our transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars, and, as a result, we do not have material exposure to currency exchange-rate risks. However, our coal is sold internationally in U.S. dollars and, as a result, general economic conditions in foreign markets and changes in foreign currency exchange rates may provide our foreign competitors with a competitive advantage. If our competitors' currencies decline against the U.S. dollar or against our foreign customers' local currencies, those competitors may be able to offer lower prices for coal to customers. Furthermore, if the currencies of our overseas customers were to significantly decline in value in comparison to the U.S. dollar, those customers may seek decreased prices for the coal we sell to them. Consequently, currency fluctuations could adversely affect the competitiveness of our coal in international markets, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

**Item 4. *Controls and Procedures*** 

**Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported

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within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and our Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision of our CEO and our CFO, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2026. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and our CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2026.

**Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

**Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

Our CEO, our CFO and other members of management do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

**Part II - Other Information**

**Item 1. *Legal Proceedings***

For a description of our legal proceedings, refer to Note 14, part (d), to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Item 1A. *Risk Factors***

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, together with the cautionary statement under the caption "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These described risks are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

**Item 2. *Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds***

**Repurchase of Common Stock**

The following table reflects repurchases of common shares during the first quarter of 2026, and the remaining amount available for future repurchases, pursuant to our common share repurchase programs:

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| | **Total Number of Shares Purchased** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Average Price Paid per Share** | **Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (In thousands)** <sup>(2)(3)(4)</sup> |
| January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026 | 45758 | $227.31 | 22480 | $356292 |
| February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026 | 24900 | $200.77 | 24900 | $351293 |
| March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 | 39861 | $188.10 | 39861 | $343795 |
|  | 110519 |  | 87241 |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> 23,278 common shares were repurchased from employees to satisfy the employees' statutory tax withholdings upon the vesting of stock grants. Shares that are repurchased to satisfy the employees' statutory tax withholdings are recorded in treasury stock at cost.

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<sup>(2)</sup> The total authorization to repurchase our stock under the existing common share repurchase program adopted by our Board of Directors on March 4, 2022 is $1.5 billion. Refer to Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

<sup>(3)</sup> We adopted a capital return program in 2019, including a stock repurchase plan with no expiration date that permitted us to repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $100 million of our common stock, of which $67.6 million remains available. This amount is not included in the table above as we suspended this stock repurchase plan on October 1, 2019 and do not currently intend to make further repurchases under it.

<sup>(4)</sup> We cannot estimate the number of shares that will be repurchased because decisions to purchase are subject to market and business conditions, levels of available liquidity, our cash needs, restrictions under agreements or obligations, legal or regulatory requirements or restrictions, and other relevant factors. This amount does not include stock repurchase related fees and excise taxes.

**Item 4. *Mine Safety Disclosures***

Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

**Item 5. *Other Information***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** None.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** None.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Trading Plans**

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, no director or officer adopted or terminated:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" as defined in paragraph (c) of Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

**Item 6. *Exhibits*** 

Refer to the Exhibit Index.

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**Exhibit Index**

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 3.1 | <u>[Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. filed on May 23, 2024)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1704715/000170471524000106/amr8-k52324exhibit31.htm)</u> |
| 3.2 | <u>[Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. filed on December 2, 2022)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1704715/000170471522000061/a1202228-kexhibit31.htm)</u> |
| 10.1\* | <u>[Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy as amended and restated on November 11, 2025](a3312026exhibit101.htm)</u> |
| 10.2\* | <u>[Form of Non-Employee Director Stock Option Award Agreement](a3312026exhibit102.htm)</u> |
| 31\* | <u>[Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to §302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](a3312026exhibit31.htm)</u> |
| 32\*\* | <u>[Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, As Adopted Pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](a3312026exhibit32.htm)</u> |
| 95\* | <u>[Mine Safety Disclosure Exhibit](a3312026exhibit95.htm)</u> |
| 101\* | The following financial information from Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 104\* | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the duly authorized undersigned.

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| | **ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.** | **ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.** |
| Date: May 8, 2026 | By: | */s/ J. Todd Munsey* |
|  | Name: | J. Todd Munsey |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.<br>NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY**

Amended and Restated Effective November 4, 2025

This Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as amended and restated (this "***Policy***") of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "***Company***"), is adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "***Board***") effective as of November 4, 2025 (the "***Effective Date***") for the purpose of setting forth the compensation that will be payable to each member of the Board who is not an employee of the Company or of any subsidiary (each an "***Eligible Director***") as consideration for service on the Board. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the "***Plan***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>General</u>**. The cash compensation and compensatory equity awards described in this Policy will be paid or granted, as applicable, automatically and without further action of the Board, to each Eligible Director. For the avoidance of doubt, any member of the Board who is not an Eligible Director will not be entitled to cash, equity or any other compensation as a consequence of service on the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Compensation Year</u>**. A "Compensation Year" is the one-year period beginning on the date of an annual meeting of stockholders (an "***Annual Meeting***"), subject to the following provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Minor Variations in Annual Meeting Dates</u>. If an Annual Meeting is held (i) prior to the anniversary date of the prior year's Annual Meeting (the "***Annual Meeting Date Anniversary***") or (ii) not more than thirty (30) days after the Annual Meeting Date Anniversary, the Compensation Year then in effect shall end, and a new Compensation Year shall begin, as of the date of the Annual Meeting (any adjournments notwithstanding). <br>No adjustment will be made to the compensation of Eligible Directors as a result of the shorter or longer length of the Compensation Year pursuant to this Section 2(a).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Material Variations in Annual Meeting Dates.</u> If an Annual Meeting is held more than thirty (30) days after the Annual Meeting Date Anniversary, the Compensation Year then in effect shall end as of the date that is thirty (30) days after the Annual Meeting Date Anniversary, and a "Compensation Year Extension" shall begin as of that date. The Compensation Year Extension shall continue until the Annual Meeting is held, at which date a new Compensation Year shall begin. <br>Eligible Directors serving during the Compensation Year Extension shall receive pro-rata compensation for their service during the Compensation Year Extension. This compensation shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of this Policy and shall reflect any voluntary elections previously made by the Eligible Director regarding compensation during the recently-completed Compensation Year. This pro-rata compensation shall be payable within thirty (30) days following the Annual Meeting date (any adjournments notwithstanding).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Annual Cash Retainer</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>General</u>. Each Eligible Director will receive an annual cash retainer of $100,000 (the "***Annual Cash Retainer***") for service during each Compensation Year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Payment Schedule</u>. The Annual Cash Retainer will be paid by the Company in equal quarterly installments during the first calendar month of each Compensation Year quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Acceleration and Proration</u>. With respect to any Compensation Year in which an Eligible Director's service as a member of the Board is terminated as of a date that is more than six (6) months after the beginning of the Eligible Director's service during that Compensation Year, but prior to the completion of that Compensation Year, for any reason other than removal for cause, the Eligible Director will be entitled to receive any remaining unpaid portions of the Eligible Director's Annual Cash Retainer for that Compensation Year, and this amount shall be paid to the Eligible Director not later than the last day of his or her service as a member of the Board (or, if there was not at least thirty days' advance notice to the Company regarding the termination, within thirty (30) days of the Eligible Director's end of service).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Mid-Year Appointment of Eligible Director</u>. If a new Eligible Director is elected or appointed to the Board at a time other than the beginning of a Compensation Year, the Eligible Director will be entitled to receive an Annual Cash Retainer for that Compensation Year, pro-rated based on the date of appointment or election.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Equity Award in Lieu of Annual Cash Retainer</u>. Except to the extent Section 3(c) applies, an Eligible Director may elect, in accordance with procedures established by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "***Compensation Committee***"), to receive one hundred percent (100%) of the Annual Cash Retainer in the form of either (1) a restricted stock unit award ("***Elective RSUs***") or (2) a nonqualified stock option award (***"Elective Options"***), in each case pursuant to the Plan, with the grant date being the date of the Annual Meeting (any adjournments notwithstanding) that begins the Compensation Year for which the Annual Cash Retainer is to be paid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Other Cash Retainers.</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>General</u>. Eligible Directors are entitled to receive cash compensation for service during a Compensation Year as the chair of the Board, lead independent director, chair of a committee or non-chair committee member (collectively, the "***Committee Retainers***"), as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Chair and Lead Independent Director Retainers</u>. Eligible Directors are entitled to annual cash retainers for service for service during a Compensation Year as chair of the Board, lead independent director or chair of a committee of the Board, as set forth in the following table ("***<u>Chair and LID Retainers")</u>***:

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| **Position** | **Retainer** |
| Non-Employee Chair of the Board | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| Lead Independent Director (if employee is Chair of the Board) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$50000 |
| Audit Committee Chair | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$30000 |
| Compensation Committee Chair | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$20000 |
| Safety, Health & Environmental Committee Chair | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$15000 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee Chair | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$12000 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Committee Member Retainers</u>. Eligible Directors are entitled to annual cash retainers for service as Board committee members during a Compensation Year, as set forth in the following table ("***<u>Member Retainers</u>****")*:

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| **Committee** | **Retainer** |
| Audit Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$10000 |
| Compensation Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$10000 |
| Safety, Health & Environmental Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$5000 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$5000 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Payment Schedule</u>. Committee Retainers will be paid in full within thirty (30) days after the beginning of each Compensation Year. If an Eligible Director is appointed to a new position or committee effective at a time other than the beginning of a Compensation Year, the Eligible Director shall be paid, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the new appointment, the un-prorated Committee Retainer related to his or her new position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Equity Award in Lieu of Committee Retainers</u>. An Eligible Director may elect, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, to receive one hundred percent (100%) of Committee Retainers in the form of either (1) Elective RSUs or (2) Elective Options.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Annual Equity Compensation</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>General</u>. Each Eligible Director will receive, pursuant to the Plan, an annual equity award of RSUs ("***Annual RSUs***") having a value of $125,000 as of the date of grant (the "***Annual Equity Award***"). The Annual Equity Award will be granted automatically as of each Annual Meeting date to each Eligible Director serving following the Annual Meeting occurring on that date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Sign-on Awards.</u> In the event an Eligible Director is elected or appointed to the Board at a time other than the beginning of a Compensation Year, the Compensation Committee may, in its sole discretion, grant to the Eligible Director an Annual Equity Award or prorated portion thereof as of the date that the Eligible Director's election or appointment is effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Elective Options in Lieu of Annual RSUs</u>. An Eligible Director may elect, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, to receive one hundred percent (100%) of an Annual Equity Award in the form of Elective Options.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Equity Award Valuation, Vesting, Deferral and Exercisability</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Equity Award Valuation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)<u>Annual RSUs and Elective RSUs</u>. The number of RSUs awarded as either Annual RSUs or Elective RSUs in lieu of an Annual Cash Retainer or Committee Retainer shall be equal to the amount of the retainer divided by the volume-weighted average price of the Company's common stock as of market close for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the grant date (the "***20-Day VWAP***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)<u>Elective Options</u>. The number of shares of common stock subject to any Elective Option awarded pursuant to this Policy shall be calculated based upon the fair value of the Elective Option (as determined pursuant to a Black Scholes or other appropriate valuation model) immediately after the grant. The exercise price shall be equal to the fair market value of the common stock as of the close of business immediately preceding the date the stock option award is granted

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Vesting Schedule of Equity Awards</u>. The Annual RSUs, any Elective RSUs and any Elective Options will vest in full on the first to occur of (subject in each case to the Eligible Director's continuous service with the Company through the date of the specified event):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)the day before the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date (or, in the case of a new Eligible Director who is elected or appointed to the Board following the beginning of a Compensation Year, such other date as provided in the applicable Award Agreement),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Eligible Director's service as a member of the Board is terminated for any reason other than removal for cause as of a date that is more than six (6) months after the Grant Date of the award, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) immediately prior to a Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Settlement of Equity Awards</u>. Unless otherwise elected by an Eligible Director according to election procedures established in connection with this plan or otherwise provided in the applicable Award Agreement, the shares of the Company's common stock in respect of vested Annual RSUs and Elective RSUs will be delivered (or if settled in cash, will be paid) to the Eligible Director on the earlier of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the last day of his or her service as a member of the Board (or, if there was not at least thirty business days' advance notice regarding the termination, within thirty business days following the termination), and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately prior to a Change in Control.

Elective Options will be settled in shares of the Company's common stock as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, and then, only to the extent exercised.

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The applicable Award Agreement for a grant of restricted stock units will provide, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, whether the restricted stock units may be settled in cash or in shares of the Company's common stock.

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## Exhibit 10.2

**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.**

**2018 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN**

**NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION AWARD**

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Notice of Stock Option Award (this "***Notice***"), the Stock Option Award Agreement attached hereto (the "***Award Agreement***"), and the Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the "***Plan***"), the below individual (the "***Director***"), who is a Participant in the Plan, is hereby granted an option (the "***Option***") to purchase the below number of Shares of Common Stock by Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "***Company***"). Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Notice will have the meanings set forth in the Award Agreement or the Plan.

**Director's Name:** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Award Type** | **Date of Grant** | <br>**Vest Date** | <br>**Expiration Date** | <br>**Exercise Price** | **Optioned Shares** |
| Nonstatutory Stock Option  | | | | | |

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**Vesting Schedule:**

Subject to the Director's continuous status as a Director, and the terms of the Plan, this Notice and the Award Agreement, the Optioned Shares shall vest, if at all, upon the day before the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date (the "***Vesting Schedule***").

**Maximum Exercise Period:**

Pursuant to <u>Section 3</u> of the Award Agreement and the Plan, the post-termination exercise period will be:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <br><u>Event Triggering Termination of Option</u> | Max Time to Exercise<br><u>Following Triggering Event</u> |
| Termination of Director status (except as provided below) | 90 days  |
| Termination of Director status due to Disability | 12 months |
| Termination of Director status due to death | 12 months |

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**Representations and Agreements of the Director:**

The Director has reviewed this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan in their entirety, has had an opportunity to have them reviewed by his or her legal and tax advisers, and hereby represents that the Director is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or affiliates. The Director represents to the Company that the Director is familiar with the terms of this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan, and hereby accepts the Optioned Shares subject to all of their terms. The Director hereby agrees that all questions of interpretation and administration relating to this Notice, the Award Agreement and the Plan will be resolved solely by the Administrator.

**Electronic Signature:**

This Notice may be executed by the Director and the Company by means of electronic or digital signatures, which will have the same force and effect as manual signatures. The Director agrees that clicking "I Accept" (or a button, hyperlink or other control of similar intent) in connection with or response to any electronic communication or other medium has the effect of affixing the Director's electronic signature to this Notice. If required to be executed by electronic or digital signature, this Award of Optioned Shares will be forfeited if the Director does not so execute this Notice prior to the deadline set forth in the electronic transmission of this Notice and the Award Agreement.

**ALPHA METALLURGICAL &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIRECTOR**

**RESOURCES, INC.**

By:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;_______________________&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;____________________________

Mark M. Manno&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name:

EVP - General Counsel and

Secretary

Date: _______________________&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: _______________________

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**ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC.**

**2018 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN**

**STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT**

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Stock Option Award (the "Notice"), this Stock Option Award Agreement (this "Award Agreement"), and the Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby grants the individual set forth in the Notice (the "Director") an option (the "Option") to purchase Shares of Common Stock. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all terms used in this Award Agreement have the meanings set forth in the Notice or the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Grant of the Option</u>. The principal features of the Option, including the number of Optioned Shares subject to the Option, are set forth in the Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Vesting Schedule and Risk of Forfeiture</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Vesting Schedule</u>. Subject to the Director's continuous service with the Company through such date and any other limitations set forth in the Notice, the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Optioned Shares will vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule provided in the Notice (the "***Vesting Schedule***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Risk of Forfeiture</u>. The Optioned Shares will be subject to a risk of forfeiture until such time as the Optioned Shares vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule. All or any portion of the Optioned Shares subject to a risk of forfeiture will automatically be forfeited and immediately returned to the Company if the Director's continuous status as a Director is interrupted or terminated for any reason other than as permitted under the Notice, this Award Agreement, and the Plan. The Company may implement any forfeiture under this <u>Section 2(b)</u> in a unilateral manner, without the Director's consent, and with no payment to the Director, cash or otherwise, for the forfeited Optioned Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Accelerated Vesting</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Optioned Shares shall fully vest, subject to the Director's continuous service with the Company through such date, upon the earliest of (A) the Director's Separation from Service due to the Director's death or physical or mental incapacity to perform his or her usual duties, such condition likely to remain continuously and permanently, as determined by the Administrator, (B) the Director's service as a member of the Board is terminated for any reason other than removal for cause as of a date that is more than six (6) months after the beginning of but prior to the completion of the Compensation Year, or (C) a Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.<u>Exercise of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Right to Exercise</u>. The Optioned Shares will be exercisable during their term cumulatively according to the Vesting Schedule and the applicable provisions of the Plan; however, the Optioned Shares may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share. Additionally, and notwithstanding anything in the Notice, this Award Agreement, the Plan or any other agreement to the contrary, the Director's right to exercise vested Optioned Shares will automatically expire, and the vested Optioned Shares will automatically terminate, upon the end of the earlier of (i) the Maximum Exercise Period prescribed in the Notice, and (ii) the Expiration Date (as set forth in the Notice). Thereafter, no Optioned Shares may be exercised.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Method of Exercise</u>. The Option will be exercisable to the extent then vested by delivery of an exercise notice in a form and in such method acceptable to the Administrator (the "***Exercise Notice***"), which may include, but is not limited to, electronic communications with the Company or a third party designated by the Company or the Administrator. To be effective, this notice must state the Director's election to exercise the Option, the number of Optioned Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Administrator. The Exercise Notice must be signed, including electronic signature as may be designated by the Administrator, by the Director or by the Director's beneficiary or other person entitled to exercise the Option under the Plan in the event of the Director's death. The Exercise Notice must be accompanied by payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Optioned Shares exercised. The Option will be deemed to be exercised as of the date (the "***Exercise Date***"): (i) the Company receives (as determined by the Administrator in its sole, but reasonable, discretion) the fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by payment of the aggregate Exercise Price, and (ii) all other applicable terms and conditions of this Award Agreement and the Exercise Notice are satisfied in the sole discretion of the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Approval by Shareholders and Compliance Restrictions on Exercise</u>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Award Agreement to the contrary, no portion of the Option will be exercisable at any time prior to the approval of the Plan by the shareholders of the Company. No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option unless the issuance and exercise, including the form of consideration used to pay the Exercise Price, comply with Applicable Laws. The Director will not have any rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock subject to the Option prior to the Exercise Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Issuance of Shares</u>. After receiving the Exercise Notice, the Company or its designee will cause to be issued Shares as to which the Option has been exercised.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<u>Method of Payment</u>. Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price may be by any of the following forms of consideration, or a combination thereof, at the election of the Director:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)cash or cash equivalents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)check;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)if approved by the Administrator (in its sole discretion), consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)if approved by the Administrator (in its sole discretion), through a "net exercise" feature; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)at the sole discretion of the Administrator, any combination of such methods or any other form of consideration and method of payment to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<u>Non-Transferability of Option</u>. The Option and the rights and privileges conferred hereby may not be sold, transferred by gift, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise transferred or disposed of (whether by operation of law or otherwise) in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution, will not be subject to sale under execution, attachment, levy or similar process and may be exercised during the lifetime of the Director only by the Director. The terms of the Notice, this Award Agreement and the Plan are binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of the Director.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.<u>Term of Option</u>. The Option will in any event expire on the Expiration Date set forth in the Notice, and may be exercised prior to the Expiration Date only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.<u>Taxes</u>. The Director hereby acknowledges and understands that the Director may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of the Director's exercise of the Option or disposition of the Optioned Shares. The Director represents that he or she has reviewed with his or her tax advisors the tax consequences of the Notice, this Award Agreement and the Optioned Shares granted hereunder, including any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, and any other applicable taxing jurisdiction. The Director further represents that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company, any Affiliate or any of their respective agents. The Director hereby acknowledges and understands that the Director (and neither the Company nor any Affiliate) will be responsible for the Director's tax liability that may arise as a result of the Director receiving this Award Agreement and the Optioned Shares granted hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.<u>Adjustment of Shares</u>. In the event of any transaction described in <u>Section 4(b)</u> of the Plan, the terms of the Option (including, without limitation, the number and kind of the Optioned Shares and the Exercise Price) shall be adjusted as set forth therein. This Award Agreement in no way affects the right of the Company to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer any part of its business or assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.<u>Legality of Initial Issuance</u>. No Shares will be issued upon the exercise of the Option unless and until the Administrator has determined that: (i) the Company and the Director have taken all actions required to register the Shares under the Securities Act or to perfect an exemption from the registration requirements thereof, if applicable; (ii) all applicable listing requirements of any stock exchange or other securities market on which the Shares are listed, if any, have been satisfied; and (iii) any other applicable provision of any Applicable Laws has been satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.<u>No Registration Rights</u>. The Company may, but is not obligated to, register or qualify the sale of Optioned Shares under the Securities Act or any other Applicable Laws. The Company is not obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the sale of Optioned Shares to comply with any law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.<u>Restrictions</u>. Regardless of whether the offering and sale of Shares under the Plan have been registered under the Securities Act or have been registered or qualified under the securities laws of any state, the Company at its discretion may impose restrictions upon the sale, pledge or other transfer of the Shares (including the placement of appropriate legends on share certificates or the imposition of stop-transfer instructions) if, in the judgment of the Company, such restrictions are necessary or desirable in order to achieve compliance with Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.<u>Notice</u>. Any notice required by the terms of this Award Agreement, other than the process for execution of this document, Exercise Notices and exercise-related communications, must be given in writing and will be deemed to be effective upon the earlier of personal delivery and the fifth (5<sup>th</sup>) business day after deposit with the United States Postal Service, by registered or certified mail, with postage and fees prepaid. Notice must be addressed to the Company at its principal executive office and to the Director at the address that the Director most recently provided to the Company or an Affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.<u>Successors and Assigns</u>. Except as provided herein to the contrary, the Notice, this Award Agreement and the Plan are binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties to the Notice and this Award Agreement, their respective permitted successors and assigns.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.<u>No Assignment</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Award Agreement, the Director may not assign any of his or her rights under the Notice, this Award Agreement or the Plan without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. The Company is permitted to assign its rights or obligations under the Notice, this Award Agreement and the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.<u>Construction; Severability</u>. The captions used in this Award Agreement are inserted for convenience and are not to be deemed to be a part of this Award Agreement for construction or interpretation. Except where otherwise indicated by the context, the singular form includes the plural form and the plural form includes the singular form. Use of the term "or" is not intended to be exclusive, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. The term "include" or "including" does not denote or imply any limitation. The term "business day" means any Monday through Friday other than such a day on which banks are authorized to be closed in the State of Delaware. The validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of the Notice and this Award Agreement will not be affected even if one or more of the provisions of the Notice or this Award Agreement are held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.<u>Consent to Electronic Delivery; Electronic Signature</u>. In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, the Director agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Laws, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, reports, and all other forms of communications) in connection with this and any other Award made or offered by the Company. Electronic delivery may be via a Company electronic mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet to which the Director has access. The Director hereby consents to any and all procedures the Company has established or may establish for an electronic signature system for delivery and acceptance of any such documents that the Company may be required to deliver, and agrees that his or her electronic signature is the same as, and have the same force and effect as, his or her manual signature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.<u>Administration and Interpretation</u>. Any determination by the Administrator in connection with any question or issue arising under the Notice, the Plan or this Award Agreement will be final, conclusive and binding on the Director, the Company, its Affiliates, and all other persons. Any question or dispute regarding the interpretation of this Award Agreement or the receipt or exercise of the Option hereunder must be submitted by the Director to the Administrator. The resolution of such question or dispute by the Administrator will be final and binding on all parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.<u>Counterparts</u>. The Notice and each of the exhibits to this Award Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, any of which may be executed and transmitted by facsimile or portable document format (.pdf), and each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.<u>Entire Agreement; Governing Law; and Amendments</u>. The provisions of the Plan and the Notice and the applicable exhibits are incorporated herein by reference. The Plan, the Notice and this Award Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company, its Affiliates and the Director with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Director's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and the Director. This Award Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed in the State of Delaware.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.<u>Venue</u>. The Company, its Affiliates, the Director and the Director's assignees agree that any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or related to the Notice, this Award

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Agreement or the Plan must be brought in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (or should such court lack jurisdiction to hear such action, suit or proceeding, in a state court in Delaware) and that all parties submit to the jurisdiction of such court. The parties irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection the party may have to the laying of venue for any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court. If any one or more provisions of this <u>Section 20</u> are for any reason held invalid or unenforceable, it is the specific intent of the parties that such provisions be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it or its application valid and enforceable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.<u>Waiver</u>. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions hereof will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, or condition, nor will any waiver or relinquishment of, or failure to insist upon strict compliance with, any right or power hereunder at any one or more times be deemed to be a waiver or relinquishment of such right or power at any other time or times.

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## Ex-31

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

Each of the officers below certifies that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Report") of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "Registrant");

2. Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;disclosed in this Report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting;

5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: May 8, 2026 |
| By: */s/ Charles Andrew Eidson* |
| Charles Andrew Eidson |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| Date: May 8, 2026 |
| By: */s/ J. Todd Munsey* |
| J. Todd Munsey |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |

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## Ex-32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (the "Registrant") for the period ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), each of the undersigned officers of the Registrant certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: May 8, 2026

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|:---|
| By: */s/ Charles Andrew Eidson* |
| Charles Andrew Eidson |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| Date: May 8, 2026 |
| By: */s/ J. Todd Munsey* |
| J. Todd Munsey |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |

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## Ex-95

**Mine Safety and Health Administration Data** 

Our subsidiaries' mining operations have consistently been recognized with numerous local, state and national awards over the years for outstanding safety performance.

Our behavior-based safety process involves all employees in accident prevention and continuous improvement. Safety leadership and training programs are based upon the concepts of situational awareness and observation, changing behaviors and, most importantly, employee involvement. The core elements of our safety training include identification of critical behaviors, frequency of those behaviors, employee feedback and removal of barriers for continuous improvement.

All employees are empowered to champion the safety process. Every person is challenged to identify hazards and initiate corrective actions, ensuring that hazards are addressed in a timely manner.

All levels of the organization are expected to be proactive and commit to perpetual improvement, implementing new safety processes that promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Our subsidiaries operate multiple mining complexes in two states and are regulated by both the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA") and state regulatory agencies. As described in more detail in the "Environmental and Other Regulatory Matters" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended (the "Mine Act"), among other federal and state laws and regulations, imposes stringent safety and health standards on all aspects of mining operations. Regulatory inspections are mandated by these agencies with thousands of inspection shifts at our properties each year. Citations and compliance metrics at each of our mines and coal preparation facilities vary due to the size and type of the operation. We endeavor to conduct our mining and other operations in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. However, violations occur from time to time. None of the violations identified or the monetary penalties assessed upon us set forth in the tables below have been material.

For purposes of reporting regulatory matters under Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"), we include the following table that sets forth the total number of specific citations and orders and the total dollar value of the proposed civil penalty assessments that were issued by MSHA during the current reporting period for each of our subsidiaries that is a coal mine operator, by individual mine. During the current reporting period, none of the mines operated by our subsidiaries received written notice from MSHA of a pattern of violations under Section 104(e) of the Mine Act.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| **MSHA Mine ID** | **Operator** | **Significant and Substantial Citations Issued (Section 104 of the Mine Act) \*Excludes 104(d) citations/orders** | **Failure to Abate Orders (Section 104(b) of the Mine Act)** | **Unwarrantable Failure Citations/Orders Issued (Section 104(d) of the Mine Act)** | **Flagrant Violations (Section 110(b)(2) of the Mine Act)** | **Imminent Danger Orders Issued (Section 107(a) of the Mine Act)** | **Dollar Value of Proposed Civil Penalty Assessments (in Thousands)** | **Mining Related Fatalities** |
| 4405270 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 2 |  |  |  |  | $1.82 |  |
| 4405311 | Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC | 11 |  |  |  |  | $7.03 |  |
| 4407163 | Paramont Contura, LLC |  |  |  |  |  | $0.96 |  |
| 4407223 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 4 |  |  |  |  | $14.64 |  |
| 4407308 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 7 |  |  |  |  | $13.32 |  |
| 4407433 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 1 |  |  |  |  | $0.15 |  |
| 4604637 | Kepler Processing Company LLC | 1 |  |  |  |  | $0.60 |  |
| 4606880 | Power Mountain Contura, LLC |  |  |  |  |  | $0.15 |  |
| 4608374 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC | 1 |  |  |  |  | $0.15 |  |
| 4608787 | Nicholas Contura, LLC | 2 |  |  |  |  | $49.91 |  |
| 4608837 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC |  |  |  |  |  | $0.15 |  |
| 4608932 | Kingston Mining, Inc. | 3 |  |  |  |  | $28.09 |  |
| 4609054 | Republic Energy, LLC |  |  |  |  |  | $0.29 |  |
| 4609111 | Nicholas Contura, LLC | 2 |  |  |  |  | $2.56 |  |
| 4609212 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC | 5 |  |  |  |  | $42.79 |  |
| 4609375 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC | 1 |  |  |  |  | $5.39 |  |
| 4609475 | Republic Energy, LLC |  |  |  |  |  | $1.77 |  |
| 4609522 | Spartan Mining Company, LLC | 29 |  |  |  |  | $130.79 |  |
| 4609550 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC | 8 |  |  |  |  | $46.85 |  |
| 4609574 | Aracoma Coal Company, LLC | 1 |  |  |  |  | $20.62 |  |
| 4609575 | Aracoma Coal Company, LLC | 8 |  |  |  |  | $73.04 |  |
| 4609611 | Aracoma Coal Company, LLC | 3 |  |  |  |  | $3.97 |  |
| 4609631 | Kingston Mining, Inc. |  |  |  |  |  | $0.30 |  |

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For purposes of reporting regulatory matters under Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act, we include the following table that sets forth a list of legal actions pending before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, including the Administrative Law Judges thereof, pursuant to the Mine Act, and other required information, for each of our subsidiaries that is a coal mine operator, by individual mine including legal actions and other required information.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **As of and For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| **Mine ID** | **Operator Name** | **MSHA Pending Legal Actions (as of last day of reporting period)** <sup>(1)</sup> | **New MSHA Dockets commenced during reporting period** | **MSHA dockets in which final orders were entered (not appealed) during reporting period** | **Contests of Citations/Orders referenced in Subpart B, 29 CFR Part 2700** | **Contests of Proposed Penalties referenced in Subpart C, 29 CFR Part 2700** | **Complaints for compensation referenced in Subpart D, 29 CFR Part 2700** | **Complaints for discharge, discrimination, or interference referenced in Subpart E, 29 CFR Part 2700** | **Applications for temporary relief referenced in Subpart F 29 CFR Part 2700** | **Appeals of judges' decisions or orders to FMSHRC referenced in Subpart H 29 CFR Part 2700** |
| 4407308 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 1 |  | 2 |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 4608787 | Nicholas Contura, LLC | 1 | 2 | 1 |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 4609475 | Republic Energy, LLC |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 4609522 | Spartan Mining Company, LLC | 3 | 6 | 3 |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |
| 4609550 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC | 2 | 2 | 3 |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |
| 4609575 | Aracoma Coal Company, LLC | 1 | 3 | 2 |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 4609212 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC |  | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 4608374 | Marfork Coal Company, LLC |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 4407433 | Paramont Contura, LLC | 2 | 1 |  | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 4405311 | Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC | 1 | 1 |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 4609111 | Nicholas Contura, LLC |  | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The MSHA proposed assessments issued during the current reporting period do not necessarily relate to the citations or orders issued by MSHA during the current reporting period or to the pending legal actions reported herein.

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