TINKLER SALE OF SHARES IN WHITEHAVEN

Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) notes that Farallon Capital Management L.L.C. (Farallon) has today filed a Notice of Change of Interest for Substantial Holder indicating that it has acquired approximately 9.91% of the issued shares in Whitehaven Coal from entities associated with Mr Nathan Tinkler, and has agreed to purchase an additional 1.63% from ASM Equities Fund. As a result of these transactions, Farallon becomes the largest shareholder in Whitehaven Coal. A copy of Farallon's announcement is attached.

Farallon has also advised Whitehaven Coal that the balance of Tinkler shares have been sold to other members of the Tinkler lending syndicate. Consequently, the majority of the Tinkler shares have been acquired by existing long term Whitehaven Coal shareholders.

"Whitehaven has a strong existing relationship with Farallon and we welcome its further investment in our business," Whitehaven Coal Managing Director Mr Paul Flynn said.

"We look forward to continuing to deliver on our growth plans and to creating value for all of our shareholders,"

he said.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Paul Flynn - Managing Director Kate Kerrison

T: 02 8507 9700 T: 0413 946 704

E: KKerrison@whitehavencoal.com.au

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