Westmoreland Resource Partners (WMLPQ) 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Exhibit 16.1

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Re: Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP

File No. 001-34815

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP dated March 16, 2015, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

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