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EXHIBIT 10.43
 
 THIS COAL SALES ORDER
 ORDER NUMBER:
    
    Red Trail WCSC #002-2008/2009SOURCE:
    
    The source of the coal to be delivered hereunder shall be from Area D of
Western Energy Companys (WECO) Rosebud Mine located at Colstrip,
Montana; provided that WCSC may also, from time-to-time and with adequate
notice to Buyer, source coal meeting the quality specifications below
from other areas of the Rosebud Mine in the event of availability issues
in Area D. Availability issues may include, among other things,
restrictions in production capacity due to equipment or infrastructure
maintenance, temporary geologic conditions that impact quality and/or
volumes, or demands of the base Area D customer.Subject to the availability of suitable railcar equipment, cooperation of
the BNSF Railroad, and similar economics to the costs of delivering and
using Rosebud Mine Area D coal, WCSC shall have the right to supply two
unit train shipments (or an equivalent volume in single-car shipments)
from the Westmoreland Resources, Inc. (WRI) Absaloka Mine at Sarpy
Creek, Montana during mid-2008 (coinciding with the anticipated Rosebud
Mine Area B dragline extended maintenance outage tentatively scheduled
for June-August 2008), and the parties shall cooperate in good faith to
arrange for as many additional shipments from the Absaloka Mine as
possible during the Term of this Order, provided that Buyer does not
incur a total cost of coal delivered to its plant at Richardton, North
Dakota, that exceeds the total cost of coal otherwise delivered from the
Rosebud Mine in single-car lots.WCSC and Buyer may also discuss the potential to supply lignite from the
Dakota Westmoreland Corporation (DWC) Beulah Mine at Beulah, North
Dakota, and DWC shall make commercially reasonable efforts to supply
lignite for a test burn, as mutually agreed upon.WECO, WRI, and DWC are affiliates of WCSC.TERM:
    
    January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009.QUANTITY:
    
    The quantities of coal to be delivered in each year shall be no less than
90,000 tons and no more than 115,000 tons per year.For purposes of this Order, a ton shall mean 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.In the event Buyer shuts down for any reason or cause and does not
purchase coal from other sources, the amount of coal which Buyer would
ordinarily consume during such shutdown will be reduced and such amount
shall be deducted from the amount of coal Buyer is required to purchase
pursuant to this Order. Buyer will give prompt notice to WCSC of any
shutdown and the reduced amount of coal required as a result during such
shutdown.In the event WCSC fails to provide the coal required in a timely manner,
other than due to an event of force majeure, and Buyer is required to
obtain the coal through alternate means (i.e. using trucks to haul the
coal from the mines or obtaining coal from another company), and Buyer
has provided WCSC a reasonable opportunity to provide coal from other
sources or to otherwise address its delay in a timely manner, WCSC shall
be liable to Buyer for the cost difference between the cost to obtain the
coal under the terms of this Order and the cost actually paid by Buyer to
obtain the coal using alternate means, specifically excluding any
incidental or consequential costs or damages.DELIVERY DATE & SCHEDULE:
    
    Buyer and WCSC shall coordinate and agree upon the delivery schedule in a prompt manner
based on the needs of Buyer.POINT OF DELIVERY:
    
    The Point of Delivery for coal sold hereunder shall be F.O.B. Mine,
loaded into Buyer provided railcars. All title and risk of loss shall transfer to Buyer
upon loading into railcars.




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PRICE:
    
    US $14.32 per ton FOB Mine for deliveries during calendar
year 2008 and US$14.75 per ton FOB Mine for deliveries
during calendar year 2009 (as appropriate, the Price).In the event, subsequent to December 31, 2007, the supplying
Mine(s) has increased costs in the mining, production,
processing, delivery or marketing of coal under this Order
as a result of any new, amended or reinterpreted federal,
state or local law, regulation, rule or order, WCSC shall
have the right to increase the Price in an amount equal to
the increased costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing and in
lieu of paying the increased Price, Buyer shall have the
right to elect to terminate this Order upon thirty (30) days
prior written to WCSC.QUALITY:
    
    Typical coal quality specifications are set forth below.
Buyer acknowledges that the quality of actual coal
deliveries may vary based on industry standards from the
typical specifications below. All qualities below are on as
As-Received basis.
 Quality
    
    Rosebud Mine
    
    Absaloka Mine*
    
    Beulah Mine**Btu/lb
    
    
    8,500
    
    
    
    8,650
    
    
    
    6,900Sulfur
    
    
    0.70
    %
    
    
    0.64
    %
    
    
    0.9%-1.0
    %Na20 in Ash
    
    
    2.00
    %
    
    
    2.00
    %
    
    
    7%-9
    %Ash
    
    
    9.35
    %
    
    
    9.50
    %
    
    
    8%-9
    %
 Notwithstanding the above, WCSC shall cause the Rosebud Mine to make commercially
reasonable efforts to supply coal with a sulfur content of 0.65% or less.The size of the coal provided hereunder shall be two inch by zero inch (2 x 0) with a
maximum oversize of ten percent (10%). WCSC will use commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain a top size not to exceed three inches (3).
 
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    Subject to the provisions of Source above.**
    
    Actual quality subject to timing of deliveries relative to mine progression and availability of various seams. BILLING:
    
    Buyer will be invoiced for coal to the address shown below unless Buyer otherwise advises WCSC in
writing of a different address to which invoices should be mailed:P.O. Box 11
Richardton, ND 58652 
Telephone #: 701-974-3308 
Telefax #:701-974-3309PAYMENT:
    
    Buyer shall pay invoices within ten (10) days after the date of the invoice at the address provided
on the invoices, including by wire if requested by WCSC. Invoices will be sent every two weeks.WEIGHTS:
    
    The weight of the coal shall be determined by WCSC at the Mine by certified commercial weigh scale(s).PRIOR AGREEMENT:
    
    This Order #002-2008/2009 replaces and deletes Buyers options to extend the
Term beyond December 31, 2007 under Order #001-2007.GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
    
    The General Terms and Conditions are as attached.
  Buyer: Red Trail Energy, LLC
    
    
    
    WCSC: Westmoreland Coal Sales CompanyBy:
    
    /s/ Mick J. Miller
    
    
    
    
    
    By:
    
    /s/ Todd A. MeyerTitle:
    
    President
    
    
    
    
    
    Title:
    
    President




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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 1.
    
    Title to and risk of loss of the coal shall pass to Buyer at the Point of Delivery.2.
    
    The term force majeure shall mean any cause beyond the control of the party affected thereby, such as acts of God, strike, lockout, labor
dispute, labor shortage, fire, flood, war, riot, explosion, accident, car shortage, embargo, contingencies of transportation, inability to secure
supplies or fuel or power, breakdown of machinery or apparatus, regulation or rule or law of any governmental authority, or any other
cause, whether similar or dissimilar to the aforestated causes and whether or not foreseen or foreseeable by the parties, which wholly or
partially prevents, interrupts or delays the performance by WCSC or Buyer of their respective obligations under this Order. A force
majeure event affecting any of WCSCs suppliers, including its mining contractor, shall be considered a force majeure event affecting
WCSC. Settlement of a strike, lockout or other labor dispute shall be deemed beyond the control of the party claiming excuse thereby
regardless of the cause of, or the ability of such party to settle, such dispute.
If because of force majeure either Buyer or WCSC is unable to carry out its obligations under this Order, except obligations to pay money
to the other party, then the obligations of such party shall be suspended to the extent made necessary by such force majeure and during
its continuance, provided such force majeure is eliminated insofar as possible and economically practicable with all reasonable dispatch.
Any deficiency in coal tonnage to be delivered under this Order caused by such force majeure shall not be made up except by mutual
consent of Buyer and WCSC.3.
    
    The coal sold hereunder may not be used at, or reconsigned to, any location other than Buyers facility, without the prior written consent of
WCSC.4.
    
    WCSC shall provide for sampling and analysis of the coal at the Mine in accordance with ASTM standards. Buyer shall have the right to
have a representative present during sampling at any and all times to observe the sampling process. WCSC will provide to Buyer one
ASTM sample for each train load, and WCSC shall also provide by email to Buyer an electronic copy of WCSCs quality analysis for each
train load.5.
    
    Failure of the Buyer to pay for coal delivered in accordance with the terms hereof shall give WCSC the option to (a) suspend further
shipments until all previous shipments are paid for, or (b) cancel the Order upon written notice to Buyer, provided that Buyer shall have a
thirty (30) day cure period after receipt of a notice of cancellation hereunder. If in the reasonable judgment of WCSC, Buyers ability to
perform hereunder has or will become impaired, WCSC shall have the right, upon notice to Buyer, to suspend further shipments until
WCSC receives adequate assurance of Buyers performance, which may include a prepayment account equal to one month of coal
deliveries. If such security is not furnished within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, WCSC shall have the right to cancel this
Order upon notice to Buyer.6.
    
    This Order shall not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may assign this Order without such consent to a parent company, or
any other affiliate of the assigning party, or for purposes of securing indebtedness, but assignor shall continue to be liable for its
performance hereunder.7.
    
    A partys failure to insist in any one or more instances upon strict performance of a provision of, or to take advantage of any of its rights
under this Order shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or right. No default of either party to this Order in the performance of
any of its covenants or obligations hereunder, except the obligation for payment, shall result in a right to the other party to cancel this
contract unless such defaulting party shall fail to correct the default within thirty (30) days after written notice of claim of such default has
been given by the party claiming such default.8.
    
    Notice sent by facsimile, first class, certified or registered U.S. Mail, or a reputable over night courier service, addressed to the party to
whom such notice is given, at the address of such party stated in this Order or to such other address (or facsimile number) as such party
may designate, shall be deemed sufficient notice in any case requiring notice under this Order.9.
    
    EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS ORDER, WCSC MAKES NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, QUANTITY, OR OTHERWISE.Neither party shall be
liable for any punitive, special, incidental or consequential damages (including without limitation, loss of profits or overhead), based upon
breach of warranty or of contract, negligence or any other theory of legal liability arising out of this Order; provided, however, such
limitation regarding incidental or consequential damages shall not apply to any liability for third party claims for which WCSC has
indemnified Buyer pursuant to paragraph 12 below, to the extent that Buyer has liability for such incidental or consequential damages.10.
    
    The terms and conditions set forth in this Order are considered by both Buyer and WCSC to be CONFIDENTIAL. Neither party shall
disclose any such information to any third party without the advance written consent of the other party, except where such disclosure may
be required by law (including by rule or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission) or is necessary to assert a claim or defense in
judicial or administrative proceedings, in which event the party desiring to make the disclosure shall advise the other party in advance in
writing and shall cooperate to the extent practicable to minimize the disclosure of any such information. If a party believes that any
disclosure of the terms of this Order are required by law, such party shall (i) provide prompt written notice to the other party, and (ii) take
such steps are reasonably available to minimize the disclosure of the terms of this Order.




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11.
    
    This Order shall be governed in all respects by the law of the State of Montana, without regard to its choice of laws provisions.12.
    
    WCSC shall be (i) liable to Buyer for, and (ii) indemnify and save harmless Buyer from and against any and all claims made or
brought by any third party in respect of, any damage, caused by the negligent acts or omissions of WCSC, to (a) Buyers or its
contracted rail carriers equipment while on WCSCs property except to the extent such damage is caused by the negligence of
Buyer or its contracted rail carrier, and (b) Buyers equipment, including mobile railcars and stationary equipment at Buyers
coal combustion facility, to the extent said equipment is damaged due to non-coal material having been interspersed with the
coal prior to leaving WCSCs mine property.13.
    
    This Order contains the entire agreement of the parties, is expressly limited to the terms and conditions specifically set forth
or incorporated by reference herein, supersedes all prior communications between the parties regarding the subject matter of
this Order and shall be amended or modified only by agreement of the parties in writing. Should any provision of this Order for
any reason be declared invalid or unenforceable by an order of any court having jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Order, and such provisions shall remain in full force and effect
as if this Order had been executed without the invalid or unenforceable provision.
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