Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 16, 2012, Cloud Peak Energy Inc. will hold its annual stockholders meeting and provide a business update slide presentation following adjournment of the formal business portion of the meeting. These slides are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Furnished 2012 Annual Stockholders Meeting Business Update Slides

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