Statement by the Board of Directors of Massey Energy

JULIAN, W.Va., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE) issued the following statement today:

"The Massey Energy family continues to grieve for those lost in the awful tragedy at Upper Big Branch and remains fully committed to the safety of our members.  During times like these, a change in senior management is not appropriate or in the best interest of our members and shareholders; therefore, we want to emphasize that Don Blankenship has the full support and confidence of the Massey Energy Board of Directors," said Admiral Bobby R. Inman, Lead Independent Director.

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Massey Energy Company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia, is the largest coal producer in Central Appalachia and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

SOURCE Massey Energy Company

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