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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Rio Tinto Energy America (RTEA) | Rent
     
Related Party Transactions      
Fee charged by Rio Tinto     $ 245
Rio Tinto Energy America (RTEA) | Agency services
     
Related Party Transactions      
Fee charged by Rio Tinto   712 245
Rio Tinto Energy America (RTEA) | Export sales
     
Related Party Transactions      
Revenue   16,203 8,569
Venture Fuels Partnership | Coal sales
     
Related Party Transactions      
Revenue $ 22,069 $ 20,461 $ 27,674