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Asset Impairment Review
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Asset Impairment Review [Abstract]  
Asset Impairment Review

(2)ASSET IMPAIRMENT REVIEW



Carlisle Mine

As of March 31, 2018, the Carlisle Mine remains in hot idle status.  We conducted a review of the Carlisle Mine assets as of March 31, 2018, based on estimated future net cash flows, and determined that no impairment was necessary.  The Carlisle Mine assets had an aggregate net carrying value of $108 million at March 31, 2018. If in future periods we reduce our estimate of the future net cash flows attributable to the Carlisle Mine, it may result in future impairment of such assets and such charges could be significant.



Bulldog Reserves

 

In October 2017, we entered into an agreement to sell land associated with the Bulldog Mine for $4.9 million.  As part of the transaction, we will hold the rights to repurchase the property for eight years at the original sale price of $4.9 million plus interest. We are accounting for the sale as a financing transaction with the liability recorded in other long-term liabilities. The Bulldog Mine assets had an aggregate net carrying value of $15 million at March 31, 2018.  Also in October 2017, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (ILDNR) notified us that our mine application, along with modifications, was acceptable. The permit will be issued upon submittal of a fee and bond which are required within 12 months of the notification. We have determined that no impairment is necessary. If estimates inherent in the assessment change, it may result in future impairment of the assets.