UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Patriot Coal Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33466		20-5622045
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)
12312 Olive Boulevard, Suite 400
St. Louis, Missouri				63141
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 275-3600

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

     On August 24, 2010, Patriot Coal Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Paul H. Vining has resigned from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective immediately. He continues in a senior advisory role with the Company for a transition period. Mr. Vining’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement between the Company and Mr. Vining concerning any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company also announced that, effective August 24, 2010, Richard M. Whiting will assume the title of President in addition to his current role of Chief Executive Officer, and Charles A. Ebetino, Jr. will assume the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

     A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press Release dated August 24, 2010.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 25, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1*		Press Release dated August 24, 2010.