RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE) today announced the launch of a new corporate website which offers a wealth of information regarding the company's operations, financial results, community involvement and stewardship of the environment.

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"We recognize the importance of communicating effectively with all of our stakeholders," said Baxter F. Phillips, Jr., Massey's President. "In today's marketplace communication is more important than ever. This new site will be a dynamic tool for us to provide information to the public in a more timely and effective way."

Massey is the largest coal company in Central Appalachia and plays a significant role in providing an economical and secure energy supply for the country. With over 6,600 members, the company also plays a key role in the region's economy and local communities. As a result, the new site is expected to be an informational resource for a wide audience. "We are committed to keeping our members, their families, our communities and our investors informed of our plans and our progress," Phillips continued. "We have a proud history and a very bright future. This website will allow all of our constituents to more completely understand the successes of our past and the importance of our role in producing safe, domestic, economical energy for our country's future."

The new website is located at: www.masseyenergyco.com

Company Description

Massey Energy Company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia, is the fourth largest coal company in the United States based on produced coal revenue and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

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