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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2000
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
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(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 333-39643 52-1990183
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
2708 Cranberry Square
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
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(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (304) 594-1616
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
FORM 8-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS..................................................... 1
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS................................ 1
SIGNATURE PAGE............................................................ 2
EXHIBIT INDEX............................................................. 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Anker Coal Group, Inc. issued the attached press release on August 23,
2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 23, 2000
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
/s/ Bruce Sparks
Bruce Sparks
President
Date: August 23, 2000
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