SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

First-Quarter Highlights:

    --  Adjusted EBITDA increases 39% over first quarter 2010
    --  Record margin of $17.07 per ton is a 46% increase over first quarter
        2010
    --  Metallurgical shipments up 53% over first quarter 2010

International Coal Group, Inc. (NYSE: ICO) today reported its results for the first quarter of 2011.

    --  Adjusted EBITDA was $65.1 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared
        to $46.9 million during the first quarter of 2010.

    --  Net income was $22.0 million, or $0.10 per share on a diluted basis, in
        the first quarter of 2011 compared to a net loss of $8.9 million, or
        $0.05 per share on a diluted basis, during the first quarter of 2010.
        Net loss for the first quarter of 2010 included a $22.0 million pre-tax
        loss on extinguishment of debt related to the Company's capital
        restructuring. Excluding this loss, first quarter 2010 net income would
        have been $6.2 million, or $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

    --  Margin per ton sold increased 46% to $17.07 in the first quarter of 2011
        compared to $11.67 during the same period in 2010, primarily due to
        higher price realization from increased metallurgical sales.

    --  Coal sales revenues increased to $283.7 million in the first quarter of
        2011 compared to $270.5 million during the first quarter of 2010.

"International Coal Group delivered another strong quarter as our commitment to increasing metallurgical coal production continues to pay dividends," said Ben Hatfield, President and CEO of ICG. "However, the quarter was not without its challenges, as extreme winter weather reduced production at our Vindex mine complex and continued rail congestion lowered shipments at several other operations."

Hatfield continued, "Steady operational performance at most business units during the quarter, coupled with strong sales prices, resulted in the highest per ton margin in our company's history. We expect margins to grow in each quarter this year as our metallurgical output is projected to increase and lower-priced sales commitments roll off."

Summarizing the current coal markets, Hatfield stated, "Metallurgical coal demand improved throughout the quarter, with prices reaching near-record levels. Conversely, thermal market conditions remain somewhat weak as low natural gas prices continue to constrain coal-fired electricity output."

Sales, Production and Reserves

ICG sold 3.9 million tons of coal during the first quarter of 2011 compared to 4.3 million tons during the first quarter of 2010. Production totaled 4.0 million tons for the first quarter of 2011 versus 3.9 million in the same period of 2010. Metallurgical shipments of 718,000 tons represented a 53% increase over the same period in 2010.

As of March 31, 2011, ICG controlled approximately 1.1 billion tons of coal reserves, located primarily in Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and Virginia. Additionally, the Company controlled approximately 437 million tons of non-reserve coal deposits, which may be classified as reserves in the future as additional drilling and geological work is completed.

Operational and Other Updates

    --  Construction at the new Tygart Valley No. 1 deep mine complex is
        proceeding on schedule. Slope and shaft construction are progressing as
        planned. Foundation construction for the state-of-the-art coal
        preparation facility is underway, with construction of the structure
        expected to begin in June 2011. Initial coal production is projected for
        late fourth quarter of this year. At full output, currently projected
        for early 2014, Tygart Valley No. 1 is expected to produce approximately
        3.5 million tons per year.

    --  Results for the first quarter of 2011 include a $6.5 million pre-tax
        gain from the sale of an idled dragline, previously used at ICG
        Eastern's Birch River operation.

Market Outlook and Committed Sales

Near term market conditions remain mixed. While metallurgical markets are near record price levels, thermal demand has been lukewarm, as low natural gas prices continue to restrict coal-fired electricity output. The effect of low natural gas prices is magnified during the "shoulder months" when electricity demand is traditionally curbed. Nevertheless, several positive signs support our expectation of a stronger thermal market in the second half of 2011 and throughout 2012, including:

    --  cold winter weather that helped draw down record level natural gas
        inventories;
    --  coal inventories that are approaching more normalized levels as
        industry-wide coal production remains disciplined;
    --  an overall economic climate that is anticipated to improve; and
    --  metallurgical markets that are expected to remain strong.

Recent over-the-counter trades support this view as prompt-month CSX pricing is 17% higher than a year ago, calendar year 2012 pricing is nearly 10% higher and the recent Australian quarterly benchmark price settlement of $330 per tonne is 46% higher than last year.

For 2011, committed and priced sales total approximately 13.9 million tons, or 85% of planned shipments, at an average price of $75.75 per ton, excluding freight and handling expenses. Unpriced tonnage includes approximately 1.8 million tons of thermal coal and 0.6 million tons of metallurgical coal.

For 2012, committed and priced sales total approximately 4.2 million tons, or 25% of planned shipments, at an average price of $60.00 per ton, excluding freight and handling expenses. Unpriced tonnage includes approximately 9.6 million tons of thermal coal and 3.2 million tons of metallurgical coal. The majority of 2012 committed sales consists of lower-priced Illinois Basin and Northern Appalachia legacy contracts.

Liquidity and Debt

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $186.6 million in cash and $39.2 million in borrowing capacity available under its credit agreement.

Debt outstanding as of March 31, 2011 totaled $333.6 million, net of a $32.3 million discount, consisting primarily of $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes and $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes.

On March 31, 2011, the Company announced that its $115.0 million of 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes and $731,000 of 9.0% Convertible Senior Notes became convertible at the option of the holders beginning April 1, 2011. Although all of the convertible notes are now classified as current liabilities, the Company does not believe that a significant number of conversions are likely at this time, and to date has received no notices of exercise of conversion rights. The triggering of the conversion rights are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position.

Outlook

The Company has updated its guidance, reflecting modifications to its production mix and the global economic conditions affecting the coal market, as follows:

    --  For 2011, the Company expects to produce and sell between 16.1 million
        and 16.5 million tons of coal, including 3.2 million to 3.5 million tons
        of metallurgical coal. The average selling price is projected to be
        $76.00 per ton to $79.00 per ton, with an anticipated average cost of
        $56.50 to $58.50 per ton, excluding selling, general and administrative
        expenses.

    --  Adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before deducting interest, income taxes,
        depreciation, depletion, amortization and noncontrolling interest, is
        expected to be in the range of $290 million to $320 million in 2011.

    --  The Company projects its effective tax rate to be approximately 30% for
        2011.

    --  The Company's expectation for average coal pricing by region for 2011 is
        as follows:




    Region                     2011 Forecast
    ------                               -------------
    Central Appalachia                 $81.00 - $85.00
    Northern Appalachia                $90.00 - $94.00
    Illinois Basin                     $38.50 - $39.50
    Average                            $76.00 - $79.00


    --  The Company anticipates 2011 capital expenditures of between $225
        million and $245 million, including approximately $145 million related
        to development projects, primarily at our Tygart Valley No. 1, Illinois
        and Vindex operations.

    --  For 2012, the Company expects to produce and sell between 16.5 million
        and 17.5 million tons of coal, including 3.3 million to 3.7 million tons
        of metallurgical coal. The average selling price is projected to be
        $83.00 per ton to $89.00 per ton

General Information

ICG is a leading producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The Company has 13 active mining complexes, of which 12 are located in Northern and Central Appalachia and one in Central Illinois. ICG's mining operations and reserves are strategically located to serve utility, metallurgical and industrial customers domestically and internationally.

Forward-Looking Statements

    --  Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
        forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provision of the
        Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may involve a
        number of risks and uncertainties. We have used the words "anticipate,"
        "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan,"
        "predict," "project" and similar terms and phrases, including references
        to assumptions, to identify forward-looking statements. These
        forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs
        concerning future events affecting us and are subject to various risks,
        uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business
        environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are
        beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ
        materially from those matters expressed in or implied by these
        forward-looking statements. The following factors are among those that
        may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
        statements: market demand for coal, electricity and steel; availability
        of qualified workers; future economic or capital market conditions;
        weather conditions or catastrophic weather-related damage; our
        production capabilities; consummation of financing, acquisition or
        disposition transactions and the effect thereof on our business; a
        significant number of conversions of our convertible senior notes prior
        to maturity; our plans and objectives for future operations and
        expansion or consolidation; our relationships with, and other conditions
        affecting, our customers; availability and costs of key supplies or
        commodities, such as diesel fuel, steel, explosives and tires;
        availability and costs of capital equipment; prices of fuels which
        compete with or impact coal usage, such as oil and natural gas; timing
        of reductions or increases in customer coal inventories; long-term coal
        supply arrangements; reductions and/or deferrals of purchases by major
        customers; risks in or related to coal mining operations, including
        risks related to third-party suppliers and carriers operating at our
        mines or complexes; unexpected maintenance and equipment failure;
        adoption by Appalachian states of EPA guidance regarding stringent water
        quality-based limitations in CWA Section 402 wastewater discharge
        permits and CWA Section 404 dredge and fill permits; environmental,
        safety and other laws and regulations, including those directly
        affecting our coal mining and production, and those affecting our
        customers' coal usage; ability to obtain and maintain all necessary
        governmental permits and authorizations; competition among coal and
        other energy producers in the United States and internationally;
        railroad, barge, trucking and other transportation availability,
        performance and costs; employee benefits costs and labor relations
        issues; replacement of our reserves; our assumptions concerning
        economically recoverable coal reserve estimates; availability and costs
        of credit, surety bonds and letters of credit; title defects or loss of
        leasehold interests in our properties which could result in
        unanticipated costs or inability to mine these properties; the impact of
        the mine explosion at a competitor's mine on federal and state
        authorities' decisions to enact laws and regulations that result in more
        frequent mine inspections, stricter enforcement practices and enhanced
        reporting requirements; future legislation and changes in regulations or
        governmental policies or changes in interpretations or enforcement
        thereof, including with respect to safety enhancements and environmental
        initiatives relating to global warming and climate change; impairment of
        the value of our long-lived and deferred tax assets; our liquidity,
        including our ability to adhere to financial covenants related to our
        borrowing arrangements; adequacy and sufficiency of our internal
        controls; and legal and administrative proceedings, settlements,
        investigations and claims, including those related to citations and
        orders issued by regulatory authorities, and the availability of related
        insurance coverage.

    --  You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in
        this press release or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which the
        statements were made. See also the "Risk Factors" in our 2010 Annual
        Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and
        Exchange Commission, all of which are currently available on our website
        at www.intlcoal.com. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to
        time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they
        may affect us or our anticipated results. We have no duty to, and do not
        intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this press
        release, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and
        uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any forward-looking
        statement made in this press release might not occur.



           INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
          (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


                                                 Three months ended
                                                 ------------------
                                                      March 31,
                                                      ---------
                                                        2011             2010
                                                        ----             ----
    REVENUES:
        Coal sales revenues                         $283,711         $270,490
        Freight and handling revenues                  7,152            9,377
        Other revenues                                11,126            8,727
                                                      ------            -----
           Total revenues                            301,989          288,594
    COSTS AND EXPENSES:
        Cost of coal sales                           217,964          220,065
        Freight and handling costs                     7,152            9,377
        Cost of other revenues                         7,342            7,181
        Depreciation, depletion and amortization      25,656           26,397
        Selling, general and administrative           11,152            8,585
        Gain on sale of assets, net                   (6,723)          (3,481)
                                                      ------           ------
           Total costs and expenses                  262,543          268,124
                                                     -------          -------
        Income from operations                        39,446           20,470
    INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
        Loss on extinguishment of debt                     -          (21,987)
        Interest expense, net                         (8,110)         (13,300)
                                                      ------          -------
           Total interest and other income
            (expense)                                 (8,110)         (35,287)
                                                      ------          -------
        Income (loss) before income taxes             31,336          (14,817)
    INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)                      (9,357)           5,965
                                                      ------            -----
        Net income (loss)                             21,979           (8,852)
           Net income attributable to
            noncontrolling interest                      (11)               -
                                                         ---              ---
        Net income (loss) attributable to
         International Coal Group, Inc.              $21,968          $(8,852)
                                                     =======          =======

    Other Data:
    Adjusted EBITDA (a)                              $65,102          $46,867
    Earnings per share:
        Basic                                          $0.11           $(0.05)
             Diluted                                   $0.10           $(0.05)
    Weighted-average shares:
             Basic                               202,699,052      181,382,766
             Diluted                             214,478,342      181,382,766




          This press release includes a non-GAAP financial measure within the
          meaning of applicable SEC rules and regulations. Adjusted EBITDA is
          a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to gauge operating
          performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss
          attributable to International Coal Group, Inc. before deducting
          interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, loss
          on extinguishment of debt and noncontrolling interest. Adjusted
          EBITDA is not, and should not be used as, a substitute for operating
          income, net income and cash flow as determined in accordance with
          GAAP. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it an important
          supplemental measure of our performance and believe it is frequently
          used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties
          in the evaluation of companies in our industry, substantially all of
          which present EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their
          results. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as our executive compensation
          plan bases incentive compensation payments on our Adjusted EBITDA
          performance measured against budgets. Our ABL Loan Facility uses
          Adjusted EBITDA (with additional adjustments) to measure our
          compliance with covenants, such as fixed charge ratio. EBITDA or
          Adjusted EBITDA is also widely used by us and others in our industry
          to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. Adjusted
          EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not
          consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our
          results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that
          Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future
          requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
          changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
          interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service
          interest or principal payments, on our debts. Although depreciation,
          depletion and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being
          depreciated, depleted and amortized will often have to be replaced
          in the future. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash
          requirements for such replacements. Other companies in our industry
          may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do,
          limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. A reconciliation
          of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income or loss attributable to
          International Coal Group, Inc. appears at the end of this press
    (a)   release.



           INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
                           (in thousands)


                                                       March 31,
                                                          2011
                                                     ----------
    ASSETS
    CURRENT ASSETS:
        Cash and cash equivalents                        $186,566
        Accounts receivable, net                          111,210
        Inventories, net                                   80,724
        Deferred income taxes                               2,983
        Prepaid expenses and other                         21,008
                                                           ------
           Total current assets                           402,491

    PROPERTY, PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINE
     DEVELOPMENT, net                                   1,051,064
    DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net                                8,937
    ADVANCE ROYALTIES, net                                 21,639
    OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS                               12,008
                                                           ------
           Total assets                                $1,496,139
                                                       ==========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
        Accounts payable                                  $80,294
        Short-term debt                                     1,598
        Current portion of long-term debt
         and capital leases                               103,527
        Current portion of reclamation and
         mine closure costs                                 8,364
        Current portion of employee
         benefits                                           3,831
        Accrued expenses and other                         48,991
                                                           ------
           Total current liabilities                      246,605

    LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE                      228,437
    RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS                     71,541
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS                                      84,129
    DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                  57,950
    BELOW-MARKET COAL SUPPLY AGREEMENTS                    25,934
    OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                           3,921
                                                            -----
           Total liabilities                              718,517

    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
        Common stock                                        2,042
        Treasury stock                                       (309)
        Additional paid-in capital                        852,812
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         loss                                              (3,353)
        Retained deficit                                  (73,634)
                                                          -------
           Total International Coal Group,
            Inc. stockholders' equity                     777,558
        Noncontrolling interest                                64
           Total stockholders' equity                     777,622
                                                          -------
           Total liabilities and stockholders'
            equity                                     $1,496,139
                                                       ==========



                                                       December
                                                       31, 2010
                                                        --------
    ASSETS
    CURRENT ASSETS:
        Cash and cash equivalents                        $215,276
        Accounts receivable, net                           82,557
        Inventories, net                                   70,029
        Deferred income taxes                              13,563
        Prepaid expenses and other                         19,172
                                                           ------
           Total current assets                           400,597

    PROPERTY, PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINE
     DEVELOPMENT, net                                   1,040,118
    DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net                               11,998
    ADVANCE ROYALTIES, net                                 16,037
    OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS                               10,947
                                                           ------
           Total assets                                $1,479,697
                                                       ==========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
        Accounts payable                                  $78,899
        Short-term debt                                     2,797
        Current portion of long-term debt
         and capital leases                                17,928
        Current portion of reclamation and
         mine closure costs                                 8,414
        Current portion of employee
         benefits                                           3,831
        Accrued expenses and other                         61,092
                                                           ------
           Total current liabilities                      172,961

    LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE                      308,422
    RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS                     70,730
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS                                      81,868
    DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                  60,452
    BELOW-MARKET COAL SUPPLY AGREEMENTS                    26,823
    OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                           4,176
                                                            -----
           Total liabilities                              725,432

    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
        Common stock                                        2,038
        Treasury stock                                       (216)
        Additional paid-in capital                        851,440
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         loss                                              (3,459)
        Retained deficit                                  (95,602)
                                                          -------
           Total International Coal Group,
            Inc. stockholders' equity                     754,201
        Noncontrolling interest                                64
           Total stockholders' equity                     754,265
                                                          -------
           Total liabilities and stockholders'
            equity                                     $1,479,697
                                                       ==========



                    INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
                                    (in thousands)


                                                          Three months
                                                             ended
                                                          ------------
                                                           March 31,
                                                           ---------
                                                                 2011
                                                                 ----
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
        Net income (loss)                                     $21,979
        Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
         cash from operating activities:
           Depreciation, depletion and amortization            25,656
           Loss on extinguishment of debt                           -
           Amortization and write-off of deferred finance
            costs and debt discount                             1,458
           Amortization of accumulated employee benefit
            obligations                                           172
           Compensation expense on share based awards           1,218
           Gain on sale of assets, net                         (6,723)
           Provision for bad debt                                 329
           Deferred income taxes                                8,012
           Changes in assets and liabilities:
              Accounts receivable                             (18,813)
              Inventories                                     (10,695)
              Prepaid expenses and other                       (1,836)
              Other non-current assets                         (4,530)
              Accounts payable                                    912
              Accrued expenses and other                      (12,101)
              Reclamation and mine closure costs                  761
              Other liabilities                                 2,067
                                                                -----
                  Net cash from operating activities            7,866
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        Proceeds from the sale of assets                          245
        Additions to property, plant, equipment and mine
         development                                          (31,106)
        Withdrawals of restricted cash                            394
        Distribution to joint venture                             (11)
                  Net cash from investing activities          (30,478
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        Repayments on short-term debt                          (1,199)
        Repayments on long-term debt and capital lease         (4,964)
        Proceeds from convertible notes offering                    -
        Proceeds from senior notes offering                         -
        Proceeds from common stock offering                         -
        Repurchases of senior notes                                 -
        Purchases of treasury stock                               (93)
        Proceeds from stock options exercised                     158
        Debt issuance costs                                         -
                                                                  ---
                  Net cash from financing activities           (6,098)
                                                               ------
    NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                   (28,710)
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD            215,276
                                                              -------
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                 $186,566
                                                             ========



                                                          Three months
                                                             ended
                                                          ------------
                                                           March 31,
                                                           ---------
                                                                  2010
                                                                  ----
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
        Net income (loss)                                      $(8,852)
        Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
         cash from operating activities:
           Depreciation, depletion and amortization             26,397
           Loss on extinguishment of debt                       21,987
           Amortization and write-off of deferred finance
            costs and debt discount                              3,158
           Amortization of accumulated employee benefit
            obligations                                             (7)
           Compensation expense on share based awards              984
           Gain on sale of assets, net                          (3,481)
           Provision for bad debt                                  (79)
           Deferred income taxes                                (7,583)
           Changes in assets and liabilities:
              Accounts receivable                              (24,463)
              Inventories                                        3,914
              Prepaid expenses and other                           856
              Other non-current assets                             761
              Accounts payable                                   5,425
              Accrued expenses and other                       (16,133)
              Reclamation and mine closure costs                  (339)
              Other liabilities                                  2,890
                                                                 -----
                  Net cash from operating activities             5,435
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        Proceeds from the sale of assets                         1,000
        Additions to property, plant, equipment and mine
         development                                           (20,635)
        Withdrawals of restricted cash                           8,854
        Distribution to joint venture                                -
                  Net cash from investing activities           (10,781)
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        Repayments on short-term debt                             (833)
        Repayments on long-term debt and capital lease          (4,928)
        Proceeds from convertible notes offering               115,000
        Proceeds from senior notes offering                    198,596
        Proceeds from common stock offering                    102,453
        Repurchases of senior notes                           (181,612)
        Purchases of treasury stock                                (11)
        Proceeds from stock options exercised                        -
        Debt issuance costs                                    (14,243)
                                                               -------
                  Net cash from financing activities           214,422
                                                               -------
    NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                    209,076
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD              92,641
                                                                ------
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                  $301,717
                                                              ========



            INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
    FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010 (Unaudited)
                            (in thousands)



                                                    Three months ended
                                                    ------------------
                                                         March 31,
                                                         ---------
                                                        2011            2010
                                                        ----            ----
    Net income (loss) attributable to
     International Coal Group, Inc.                  $21,968         $(8,852)
    Depreciation, depletion and
     amortization                                     25,656          26,397
    Interest expense, net                              8,110          13,300
    Income tax (benefit) expense                       9,357          (5,965)
    Loss on extinguishment of debt                         -          21,987
    Noncontrolling interest                               11               -
                                                         ---             ---
    Adjusted EBITDA                                  $65,102         $46,867
                                                     =======         =======



              RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
            FOR THE THREE months ENDED March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
                                    (in thousands)

                                                        Three months ended
                                                        ------------------
                                                            March 31,
                                                            ---------
                                                         2011            2010
                                                         ----            ----
    Net income (loss) attributable to
     International Coal Group, Inc.                   $21,968         $(8,852)
    Loss on extinguishment of debt                          -         21,987)
    Income tax benefit                                      -          (6,926)
                                                          ---          ------
    Adjusted net income attributable to
     International Coal Group, Inc.                   $21,968          $6,209
                                                      =======          ======



                                    OPERATING STATISTICS
               FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2011 (Unaudited)
                           (in thousands, except per ton amounts)


                                          Central    Northern  Illinois
                                          -------    --------  --------
                                         Appalachia Appalachia   Basin
                                         ---------- ----------   -----
    For the three months ended March 31,
     2011:
    ------------------------------------
    Tons sold                                 2,240       957      654
    Coal sales revenues                    $179,359   $79,080  $25,272
    Cost of coal sales                     $142,777   $55,672  $18,513
    Coal sales revenue per ton (b)           $80.07    $82.66   $38.61
    Cost of coal sales per ton (b)           $63.74    $58.19   $28.29

    For the three months ended March 31,
     2010:
    ------------------------------------
    Tons sold                                 2,473     1,069      651
    Coal sales revenues                    $178,964   $60,365  $23,536
    Cost of coal sales                     $140,266   $53,671  $19,408
    Coal sales revenue per ton (b)           $72.36    $56.45   $36.14
    Cost of coal sales per ton (b)           $56.71    $50.19   $29.80



                                             Purchased            Total
                                             ---------            -----
                                                Coal
                                                 and
                                             Ancillary
                                             ----------
    For the three months ended March 31,
     2011:
    ------------------------------------
    Tons sold                                       -              3,851
    Coal sales revenues                     $       -           $283,711
    Cost of coal sales                         $1,002           $217,964
    Coal sales revenue per ton (b)          $     n/m   (c)       $73.67
    Cost of coal sales per ton (b)          $     n/m   (c)       $56.60

    For the three months ended March 31,
     2010:
    ------------------------------------
    Tons sold                                     130              4,323
    Coal sales revenues                        $7,625           $270,490
    Cost of coal sales                         $6,720           $220,065
    Coal sales revenue per ton (b)             $59.00             $62.57
    Cost of coal sales per ton (b)             $52.00             $50.90




          "Coal sales revenue per ton" and "Cost of coal sales per ton" are
          calculated as Coal sales revenues or Cost of coal sales,
          respectively, divided by Tons sold. Although Coal sales revenue per
          ton and Cost of coal sales per ton are not measures of performance
          calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that they
          are useful to an investor in evaluating performance because they are
          widely used in the coal industry as a measure to evaluate a
          company's sales performance or control over its costs. Coal sales
          revenue per ton and Cost of coal sales per ton should not be
          considered in isolation or as substitutes for measures of
          performance in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because Coal sales
          revenue per ton and Cost of coal sales per ton are not calculated
          identically by all companies, ICG's presentation may not be
    (b)   comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
          Coal sales within the Purchased Coal and Ancillary segment represent
          coal sold under brokered coal contracts, all of which were legacy
          contracts obtained in conjunction with business combinations. Per
          ton information for the three months ended March 31, 2011 within the
          Purchased Coal and Ancillary segment is not meaningful as all such
          supply contracts have expired. Cost of coal sales shown for the
          three months ended March 31, 2011 represents costs incurred at non-
    (c)   producing coal operations.

SOURCE International Coal Group, Inc.