Alliance Resource Partners — Feb 2, 2026 release

Notwithstanding these reductions, our guidance reflects higher planned coal sales tons in 2026, where previous capital investments in equipment and mine development are driving meaningful productivity gains with total sales tons expected to exceed 2025 levels by 0.8 million to 2.3 million tons, primarily across the Illinois Basin and at Tunnel Ridge. Customer demand across our core markets remains strong, and we have already committed and priced more than 93% of our 2026 sales tons guidance range at the midpoint." Mr. Craft added, "We expect improved operating expenses per ton sold in the Illinois Basin and at Tunnel Ridge to help offset lower coal sales prices per ton sold year-over-year, supporting our efforts to preserve margins while maintaining our focus on cost discipline and execution." Mr. Craft concluded, "With tightening domestic coal supply, robust contracting activity, and growing electricity demand, our longer-term outlook continues to be promising. Supported by our logistical advantages, cost structure, and strong balance sheet, we believe Alliance will continue to demonstrate its ability to serve as a reliable supply partner and is preparing to meet increased customer demand." Page 5 ​ ARLP is providing the following guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2026: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2026 Full Year Guidance ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Coal Operations ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Volumes (Million Short Tons) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Illinois Basin Sales Tons ​ ​ ​ ​ 26.00 — 27.00 Appalachia Sales Tons ​ ​ ​ ​ 7.75 — 8.25 Total Sales Tons ​ ​ ​ ​ 33.75 — 35.25 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Committed & Priced Sales Tons ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2026 — Domestic / Export / Total ​ ​ ​ ​ 30.5 / 1.7