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LONG-LIVED ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	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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