Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CO (Details)

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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CO (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Basic Net Income per Share [Abstract]        
Net Income Attributable to Arabian American Development Co. $ 6,309 $ 3,472 [1] $ 11,095 $ 5,467 [1]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 24,110,000 24,084,000 [1] 24,108,000 24,064,000 [1]
Net Income Attributable to Arabian American Development Company (in dollars per share) $ 0.26 $ 0.14 [1] $ 0.46 $ 0.23 [1]
Diluted Net Income per Share [Abstract]        
Net Income Attributable to Arabian American Development Co. $ 6,309 $ 3,472 [1] $ 11,095 $ 5,467 [1]
Dilutive stock options outstanding (in shares) 542,000 677,000 [1] 547,000 698,000 [1]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) 24,652,000 24,761,000 [1] 24,655,000 24,762,000 [1]
Net Income Attributable to Arabian American Development Company (in dollars per share) $ 0.26 $ 0.14 [1] $ 0.45 $ 0.22 [1]
Exercisable, stock options (in shares) 449,189 1,093,180 449,189 1,093,180
Number of shares held in treasury by an outside party (in shares) 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
[1] (restated)