A. Nick Taylor

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. engages in the business of operating coal mines. Its projects include Antelope Mine, Cordero Rojo Mine, and Spring Creek Mine properties. The company was founded on July 31, 2008 and is headquartered in Westport, CT.

Rio Tinto Energy America, Inc. provides mining development and raw material extraction services. It sells its ultra low sulphur coal to electricity generators predominantly in mid western and southern states. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in South Jordan, UT.

Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC engages in the business of coal production. It operates through the following segments: Owned and Operated Mines; Logistics and Related Activities; and Corporate and Other. The Owned and Operated Mines segment focuses on Antelope mine, Cordero Rojo mine, and Spring Creek mine. The Logistics and Related Activities segment is involved in purchasing of coal from third parties or from owned and operated mines as well as the contracting and coordination of the transportation and other handling services from third-party operators. The Corporate and Other segment includes results relating to broker activity, share of the Decker mine operations, and unallocated corporate costs and assets. The company was founded on July 31, 2008 and is headquartered in Westport, CT.