[TheRealVille]

You are the one doing the dodging. Businesses need some predictability in the regulatory environment. Obama has destroyed the ability of coal mining companies and utilities to forecast future costs. Coal mining has always involved a certain measure of risk and volatility but having an EPA and OSM that is marching to Obama's orders is making it difficult for investors to put their money on coal. Coal is not like tap water - the supply cannot be turned on and off with a tap.

Can they mine it, if it's selling for less than it cost to mine. It's a simple question, no need to sidestep.