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Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Nos. 2-90847, 33-33620, 333-56904, 333-66698, 333-142132, 333-106852, and 333-150512) on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 12, 2010, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Westmoreland Coal Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Westmoreland Coal Company, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2009.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 12, 2010
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