PATERSON, N.J., June 20, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Minerals & Mining Corp. (OTCBB:QMNM) (Frankfurt:QMNB), a Kentucky based operator of energy and mineral related properties, announced today that it is diligently working to conclude their final stages of rehabilitation so that they can move into full production. The company is currently preparing to mine its Pond Creek location, held under its wholly owned subsidiary, Gwenco, Inc.
Eugene J. Chiaramonte, Jr., President of Quest Minerals and Mining Corp., stated, " I have spent many hours underground to ensure that we are mining as soon as possible. Despite some minor encounters related to equipment delays, our long awaited production phase is imminent. Pending any unaccountable obstacles, we expect to be ready for production within a week to two weeks. The company is eager to launch its $8 million contract fulfillment with Logan & Kanawha Co., LLC. We will provide continual updates as production incurs."
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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains discussion of items that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Quest believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, lack of revenue producing operations, lack of working capital, debt obligations, judgments and lien claims against Quest and certain of its assets, difficulties in refinancing short term debt, difficulties identifying and acquiring complementary businesses, fluctuations in coal, oil & gas, and other energy prices, general economic conditions in markets in which Quest does business, extensive environmental and workplace regulation by federal and state agencies, other general risks related to its common stock, and other uncertainties and business issues that are detailed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.