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): September 9, 1994 Westmoreland Coal Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-752 23-1128670 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 700 The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 545-2500 Item 5. Other Events. On September 9, 1994, Westmoreland Coal Company announced that lenders associated with Westmoreland's three principal credit facilities have agreed to extend maturity dates for the repayment of these facilities to November 1, 1994. A press release describing the transaction is attached as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Exhibits. Press release dated September 9, 1994. EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Description of Exhibit Numbered Number Page 1 Press release dated September 9, 1994. 4 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. 		 WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY Date: September 12, 1994		By:						 			 Theodore E. Worcester 		 Senior Vice President