Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37,542	$ 10,277
Certificates of deposit		1,291
Prepaid Federal income taxes		3,853
Accounts receivable	6,689	5,450
Coal inventory	1,863	2,100
Parts and supply inventory	2,202	2,411
Other	580	850
Total current assets	48,876	26,232
Coal properties, at cost:
Land, buildings and equipment	137,707	114,476
Mine development	66,614	59,351
	204,321	173,827
Less - accumulated DD&A	(42,493)	(28,435)
	161,828	145,392
Investment in Savoy	12,133	7,717
Investment in Sunrise Energy	3,297	2,375
Other assets (Note 8)	6,294	4,948
	232,428	186,664
Current liabilities:
Current portion of bank debt	17,500	10,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	10,411	8,809
Income taxes	5,125
Other	60	692
Total current liabilities	33,096	19,501
Long-term liabilities:
Bank debt, net of current portion		17,500
Deferred income taxes	31,100	17,435
Asset retirement obligations	2,276	1,150
Other	4,963	4,345
Total long-term liabilities	38,339	40,430
Total liabilities	71,435	59,931
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 28,309 and 27,924 outstanding, respectively	283	279
Additional paid-in capital	85,984	84,073
Retained earnings	74,685	42,381
Accumulated other comprehensive income	41
Total stockholders' equity	160,993	126,733
	$ 232,428	$ 186,664