Note 11 - Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Legal services payable	$ 20,000		$ 20,000		$ 40,000
Payments for legal services	14,319	$ 8,786	26,061	$ 20,610
Interest expense, net	(2,518)	(1,937)	(4,826)	(3,068)
Jones & Associates
Legal services payable	600		600
Legal Services
Legal services paid	0	800	0	800
Ramaco Coal, LLC
Amount of related party debt paid			20,000
Due to Related Parties, Total	20,000		20,000
Royalties paid		1,100		3,100
Interest expense, net	$ 600	800	$ 1,300	800
Ramaco Coal, LLC | On-Going Administrative Services
Related party fees		$ 14		$ 44