Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue:
Coal sales	$ 33,016		$ 33,995
Equity income – Savoy	2,379		1,084
Equity income - Sunrise Energy	89		122
Other income (Note 5)	283		2,461
	35,767		37,662
Costs and expenses:
Operating costs and expenses	23,005		23,290
DD&A	4,959		4,560
Coal exploration costs	665		539
SG&A	1,971		1,976
Interest	465		376
	31,065		30,741
Income before income taxes	4,702		6,921
Less income taxes:
Current	1,232		801
Deferred	(56)		652
	1,176		1,453
Net income*	$ 3,526	[1]	$ 5,468	[1]
Net income per share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.12		$ 0.19
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.12		$ 0.19
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in Shares)	28,757		28,529
Diluted (in Shares)	28,916		28,751

[1] *There is no material difference between net income and comprehensive income.