EXHIBIT 10.1 LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into to be effective as of December 10, 2009, by and among CENTAURUS ENERGY MASTER FUND, LP ("Lender"), a Delaware limited partnership,...Loan Modification Agreement • December 11th, 2009 • National Coal Corp • Bituminous coal & lignite surface mining • Texas
