Dutton Associates Featured Company: National Coal Corp. (NCOC)
National Coal Corporation (NASDAQ: NCOC) began operations in 2003, engaging in the mining, processing, and selling of bituminous steam coal from mines located in East Tennessee and Northern Alabama. Founded by a former analyst from Merrill Lynch, they have focused on consistently delivering high quality bituminous steam coal to their customers while building a foundation based on increased productivity, superior land reclamation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to a strong safety policy. The company sells most of their production to electric utility customers, with the largest ones being South Carolina Public Service Authority, Georgia Power, and Duke Power. National Coal…