Note 11 - Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Interest expense, net	$ (1,696)	$ (2,447)	$ (4,509)	$ (7,274)
Accounts Payable, Current, Total	$ 53,783		$ 53,783		$ 51,624
Number of Related paties \| item	5		5
Other Professional Services
Professional fees			$ 200
Ramaco Coal, LLC
Interest expense, net		$ 400		$ 1,700

A fee charged for services from professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. The term is often expanded to include other professions, for example, pharmacists charging to maintain a medicinal profile of a client or customer.

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