Alpha Acquires Massey Energy For $7.1B

Alpha Natural Resources has bought Massey Energy for about $7.1 billion.

Alpha Natural Resources has bought Massey Energy for about $7.1 billion, The Wall Street Journal reports. Alpha Natural has acquired all outstanding shares of Massey stock.

Following the merger, the new company will operate 150 mines, 40 coal-preparation plants and employ 14,000 people. The combined company will continue to work with the Alpha name and board.

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