| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40801 - Disclosure - Other Long-Term Assets and Other Income (Schedule of Other Long-Term Assets) (Details) (http://www.halladorenergy.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermAssetsAndOtherIncomeScheduleOfOtherLongTermAssetsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000788965 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Long-term Assets and Other Income (in thousands) [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Other Long-term Assets and Other Income (in thousands) [Abstract] | ||
Long-term assets: | ||
Advance coal royalties | ||
Marketable equity securities available for sale, at fair value (restricted) | ||
Other | ||
Other noncurrent assets total | 14,114,000 | 11,416,000 |