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LONG-LIVED ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Asset impairment charges |
Asset impairments | $ 24,977
Illinois Basin Coal Operations |
Asset impairment charges |
Asset impairments | 23,500
Coal Royalties |
Asset impairment charges |
Asset impairments | $ 1,500

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