Business: Hallador Energy Co. has been leading exploration in energy sourcing since 1951. The name Hallador, is Spanish for “one who leads the way”; this has been the company mantra for strategic positioning for long-term opportunities. With its roots in oil and gas exploration, Hallador has evolved to concentrate on coal development and transportation delivery. Sunrise Coal, LLC., Halladors’ primary business unit has the capacity to produce 10 million tons of coal annually and has customers in the mid-west and southeastern United States. Additionally, Hallador owns Summit Terminal, a transport facility on the Ohio River. Hallador Energy is a company poised to endure market challenges for future returns.