0000950123-05-001425 Sample Contracts

EXHIBIT 2.17

Contribution Agreement • February 10th, 2005 • Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. • Bituminous coal & lignite surface mining • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Contribution Agreement
• Filed
  February 10th, 2005
• Company
  Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
• Industry
  Bituminous coal & lignite surface mining
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

Exhibit 1.1 [FORM OF UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT]

Underwriting Agreement • February 10th, 2005 • Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. • Bituminous coal & lignite surface mining • New York

• Contract Type
  Underwriting Agreement
• Filed
  February 10th, 2005
• Company
  Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
• Industry
  Bituminous coal & lignite surface mining
• Jurisdiction
  New York