PATERSON, N.J., Sept. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Minerals & Mining Corp. (Pink Sheets:QMIN) (Frankfurt:QMN9), a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, today announced the integration of a Joy 14-9 miner to allow for higher coal production.
The equipment upgrade replaces an existing Joy 14-5 and is intended to operate in conjunction with their Joy 14-10 miner.
Eugene Chiaramonte, Jr., President of Quest, commented, "This piece of machinery is capable of generating between 1,300 and 1,500 raw tons of coal in an eight hour period. That is more than double the proficiency output of the 14-5. Having the two miners working in cycle also allows for less downtime. While one machine sets up for a heading change, the other miner continues on with coal production. With the price of coal starting to rise once more, we are already starting to see an increased demand for our metallurgical compatible grade coal. This equipment expansion will allow us to stay competitive."
Furthermore, the company has recently included two additional shuttle cars to aid in production transport as well.
About Quest Minerals & Mining
Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., or Quest, acquires and operates energy and mineral related properties in the southeastern part of the United States. Quest focuses its efforts on properties that produce quality compliance blend coal. For more information on Quest Minerals & Mining Corp., please visit our website at www.questmining.net.
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