Westmoreland Resources GP, LLC, general partner of Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP (NYSE:WMLP) ("WMLP") declared a cash distribution of $0.20 per common unit and warrant with distribution rights for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015. Additionally, WMLP’s general partner declared a distribution of Series A Convertible units to be issued in lieu of a $0.20 cash distribution in respect of Series A Convertible units. The distributions will be paid on February 12, 2016 to all unitholders and warrant holders of record as of the close of business on February 5, 2016.

This press release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat 100.0% of WMLP's distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, WMLP's distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.

About Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP

Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP is a low-cost producer of high-value thermal coal. It markets its coal primarily to large electric utilities with coal-fired, base-load scrubbed power plants under long-term coal sales contracts. For more information about Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP (NYSE: WMLP), please visit www.westmorelandmlp.com. Financial and other information about the Partnership is routinely posted on and accessible at www.westmorelandmlp.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements are based on WMLP's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including WMLP's projections for 2015 performance. WMLP cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are statements neither of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include political, economic, business, competitive, market, weather and regulatory conditions.

Any forward-looking statements made by WMLP in this news release speak only as of the date on which it was made. WMLP undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.