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 14, 2006
NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-31465
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35-2164875 |
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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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On August 14, 2006, Natural Resource Partners L.P. closed the final of three separate
transactions to acquire coal reserves in the Illinois Basin. The third transaction for $35 million
was funded with borrowings under NRP’s credit facility. The reserves were purchased from Williamson
Development Company, LLC, formerly known as Steelhead Development Company, LLC, and are leased to
Williamson Energy LLC.
The press release announcing the closing of the acquisition is included as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements And Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 15, 2006.
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.
(Registrant)
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NRP (GP) LP
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its General Partner |
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GP Natural Resource Partners LLC
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its General Partner |
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/s/ Wyatt L. Hogan
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Wyatt L. Hogan |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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Dated: August 15, 2006