GONSOL:Demand and pricing for Northern Appalachian coal holds up better than other production basins

摘要

CONSOL Energy reported earnings of 127.9 million (0.69/diluted share) for the fourth quarter,compared with 87.6 million (0.47/diluted share) during the same period in 2005.CONSOL posted earnings of 408.9 million (2.20/diluted share) for calendar year 2006,compared with 580.9 million (3.13/diluted share) during calendar year 2005.(It should be noted that calendar year 2005's earnings reflect the sale of 18.5 percent of CNX Gas).