Item. 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 21, 2009, Patriot Coal Corporation ("Patriot") issued a press release announcing its plans for mine closures. A copy of Patriot's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Current Report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item. 9.01. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
(d) Exhibits The following exhibit relating to Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1* Press Release of Patriot Coal Corporation dated January 21, 2009.

* Furnished herewith

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