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): August 3, 2011
NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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001-31465
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35-2164875 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer
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| 601 Jefferson, Suite 3600
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| Houston, Texas
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 751-7507
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information and the
exhibits referenced therein are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and are not
deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are
not subject to the liabilities of that section and are not deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
On August 3, 2011, Natural Resource Partners L.P. announced via press release its earnings and
operating results for the second quarter of 2011. A copy of NRP’s press release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In accordance with General Instructions B.2. and B.6 of Form 8-K, the following information
and the exhibit referenced therein are being furnished under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and are not
deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are
not subject to the liabilities of that section and are not deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On August 3, 2011, Natural Resource Partners L.P. announced via press release its guidance for
the remainder of 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Natural Resource Partners L.P. press release dated as of August 3, 2011. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
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NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS L.P. |
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(Registrant) |
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By:
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NRP (GP) LP |
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its General Partner |
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By:
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GP Natural Resource Partners LLC |
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its General Partner |
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/s/ Wyatt L. Hogan
Wyatt L. Hogan
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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Dated: August 3, 2011