[TheRealVille]

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Most likely.
There were a 150 jobs lost this week that i know of.

My life depends on the coal market.
IMHO, if the Repubs keep control of the house in 2014, and barring any dramatic changes, they should, then coal should start booming again next year.

Most people dont realize that after a coal boom, like we had in late 2010, and throughout 2011, there is always a coal bust. This one was just hit specifically hard, and had lasted longer than projected. Most coal companies profit margins were less than budget for 2012 and it took a hit, but ill admit weather had a lot to do with that. Another misconception is more coal goes out during the winter to heat homes, when the fact is more coal is used during the summer time, a lot more actually. Too many people have changed to gas to heat there homes.

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2nd bold: Selling price Vs. mining price?