Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes

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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes at a statutory rate of 35% adjusted for permanent differences expected to be realized, which primarily relate to statutory depletion and non-deductible executive compensation expenses. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was 48% and 33%, respectively. The 48% effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is primarily a result of the permanent differences previously noted, as well as certain discrete items occurring in the second quarter of 2013, including shortfalls associated with the Company’s restricted stock awards vesting during the period. We have no liability for uncertain tax positions or any accrued interest or penalties as of September 30, 2013.