Allegiance Coal Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Lary Cook as a Director of Allegiance, and Mr. Amon Mahon and Mr. Bernie Mason as Joint Project Managers to the acquisition and recommissioning of the New Elk Coal Mine (Mine), referred to in Allegiance's prior announcement dated 15 July 2019. Mr. Larry Cook, a coal mining engineer with almost 50 years experience mining coal in the US and Australia, and in particular, US underground coal, has joined the Board of Directors of Allegiance effective from 23 July 2019. Mr. Amon Mahon, a coal mining engineer with 36 years experience mining coal in the US and Australia, has been appointed Joint Project Manager for the acquisition and recommissioning of the New Elk Coal Mine. Mr. Bernie Mason, a geologist with 40 years experience in coal exploration, mine development and production predominantly in the US, has been appointed Joint Project Manager for the acquisition and recommissioning of the New Elk Coal Mine.