Item  7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure" -->
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 29, 2009, Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody”) management will meet with investors in Boston, Massachusetts. A related written presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
 
    
99.1
  Peabody written presentation dated October 29, 2009.

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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.
         
  PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
 		  
October 29, 2009  By:   /s/ Kenneth L. Wagner    
    Name:   Kenneth L. Wagner   
    Title:   Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
 
    
99.1
  Peabody written presentation dated October 29, 2009.

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