EXHIBIT 1
SCHEDULE 13D JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned and each other person executing this joint filing
agreement (this "Agreement") agree as follows:
(i) The undersigned and each other person executing this Agreement
are individually eligible to use the Schedule 13D to which
this Exhibit is attached and such Schedule 13D is filed on
behalf of the undersigned and each other person executing this
Agreement; and
(ii) The undersigned and each other person executing this Agreement
are responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and
any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy
of the information concerning such person contained therein;
but none of the undersigned or any other person executing this
Agreement is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of
the information statement concerning any other persons making
the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe
that such information is inaccurate.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
In witness whereof, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be
signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of December 8,
2003.
PEABODY NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.
President
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
GOLD FIELDS MINING CORPORATION
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Vice President