EXHIBIT 23.2


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the  reference  to our firm under the  caption  "Experts"  in this
Registration   Statement  of  NATIONAL  COAL  CORP.  on  Form  S-3  and  to  the
incorporation  by reference of our report dated  February 17, 2006,  included in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of NATIONAL COAL CORP.  for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007.



                                            /s/ Gordon, Hughes & Banks, LLP
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                                            GORDON, HUGHES & BANKS, LLP

Greenwood Village, Colorado
May 16, 2008