Quest Makes Additional Improvements At Pond Creek

September 10, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky-based operator of energy and mineral related properties, confirmed today that it has thoroughly overhauled the existing infrastructure and mining equipment at its pond creek mine location in order to gear up for major production. Everett Hampton, President of Whitestar Mining, LLC, commented, “For the past 10 days, we have refurbished and modified... 

Quest Continues Plan for Production Upgrades

August 21, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky-based operator of energy and mineral related properties, announced today that in addition to supplying their mine with various transportation components, the Company plans to split their beltline so that it is powered by two head drives instead of just one. Everett Hampton, President of Whitestar Mining, LLC, commented, “We have now moved our second... 

Quest Adds Larger Shuttle Car to the Mix

August 12, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining, Mining Equipment  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, announced today that it has added a JOY (64” Bed) 21SC shuttle car to its underground operations. Everett Hampton, President of Whitestar Mining, LLC., commented, “This second shuttle car will help increase our production immensely, as it cuts down the time needed to move coal from the... 

Quest Unveils Full Production Status

August 2, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, is very pleased to announce that it has reached the point in their operations where they can now move forward into full production mode. Everett Hampton, President of Whitestar Mining, LLC., commented, “We have turned the corner and have run the last three shifts with great success. Until yesterday,... 

Quest Initiates Infrastructure Upgrades for More Coal Production At Pond Creek

July 21, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, announced today that it has purchased the necessary materials to replace and upgrade their existing 36“ beltline to a larger 42” beltline. Everett Hampton, President of Whitestar Mining, LLC. commented, “The larger conveyer system is a key improvement as it will essentially allow... 

Quest Minerals & Mining Plans Initial Rehab On Cedar Grove Mine

July 13, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, is very pleased to announce that its contract mining group, Whitestar Mining, LLC., is in the process of taking the initial steps necessary to open the Cedar Grove mines. Representatives from both Quest and Whitestar plan to convene over the weekend to finalize all terms of the mining agreement. Whitestar... 

Quest Minerals & Mining Set for Production Pending Final Directional Engineering Reports

July 3, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., announced today that its Pond Creek Location is ready to commence coal production operations pending the issuance of final directional engineering reports “spats” by its internal engineering firm, Alchemy Engineering. Management expects said reports to be issued by July 9, 2008 and plans to update the public with production numbers in the coming weeks. Eugene... 

Quest Minerals & Mining Receives Permit to Mine Coal at Pond Creek Mine

January 15, 2007 Filed Under: Coal Mining, Mining Services  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp. , a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, today announced that it has received a permit from the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources to conduct coal mining at its Pond Creek Mine at Slater’s Branch, Kentucky. The mining permit is held by Quest’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Gwenco, Inc., and allows Gwenco to recommence mining... 

Quest Minerals & Mining Receives Permit to Mine Coal at Pond Creek Mine

January 15, 2007 Filed Under: Coal Mining, Mining Services  

Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, today announced that it has received a permit from the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources to conduct coal mining at its Pond Creek Mine at Slater’s Branch, Kentucky. The mining permit is held by Quest’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Gwenco, Inc., and allows Gwenco to recommence mining...