Arch Coal, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   January 3, 2006

Arch Coal, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-13105 43-0921172
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
One CityPlace Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri   63141
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (314) 994-2725

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 3, 2006, Arch Coal, Inc. announced that it had sold 100% of the stock of three subsidiaries and their associated mining operations and coal reserves in Central Appalachia to Magnum Coal Company. A copy of the press release announcing the transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

On January 3, 2006, Arch Coal, Inc. also provided an update on the status of its West Elk mine. A copy of the press release announcing the transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is attached hereto and filed herewith.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release dated January 3, 2006 (announcing sale of certain
assets to Magnum Coal Company).

99.2 Press release dated January 3, 2006 (providing an update on the
status of the West Elk mine).





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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Arch Coal, Inc.
          
January 3, 2006   By:   /s/ Robert G. Jones
       
        Name: Robert G. Jones
        Title: Vice President - Law, General Counsel & Secretary

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated January 3, 2006 (announcing sale of certain assets to Magnum Coal Company)
99.2
  Press Release dated January 3, 2006 (providing an update on the status of the West Elk mine).