Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. previously announced several actions it was taking in response to the rapidly evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including temporarily ceasing coal production at all of its Illinois Basin mines. At that time, the temporary idling was scheduled to last through April 15, 2020, subject to change based on the business needs of its customers. Based on available data and customer feedback as of April 9, 2020, ARLP has determined that anticipated coal supply requirements can be met currently from remaining inventory at its Illinois Basin mines, and has temporarily extended the previously announced cessation of coal production at those operations through April 26, 2020. In addition, ARLP ceased coal production at its MC Mining operation in east Kentucky in early April, and will supply coal to its customers from existing inventory until coal production is transitioned to the new Excel Mine No. 5, which is expected to occur in early May 2020. Coal production is continuing at ARLPâ s Northern Appalachian mines.