Exhibit 23.4

Gary M. Stubblefield
Vice President Surface Mining

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement on Form S-4, and the related prospectus, of references to our name and information from our report as of September 30, 2010 relating to certain proven and probable coal reserves of Westmoreland Coal Company.

/s/ Norwest Corporation

Norwest Corporation
June 3, 2011

Yours sincerely

NORWEST CORPORATION

Gary M. Stubblefield
Vice President Surface Mining

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