Another boost for local mining
October 14th, 2008 | by mantrionline |White Oak Resources LLC announced Thursday it has filed a permit with the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals for White Oak Mine No. 1, which will be located in Hamilton County, it was also announced that Joy Manufacturing would be making the equipment to go in the mine.
It was also stated that Joy Manufacturing would also be providing a service center — probably in Mt. Vernon — for the equipment.We have service centers all around the world, strategically located to accommodate our customers,” Joy Manufacturing Midwest America Sales Manager Billy Kirkpatrick said. Kirkpatrick said the details on equipment and servicing are being negotiated and it’s too early in the process to disclose any details.
We’ve been very supportive of the coal mining activity and the increase of coal mining in Illinois,” Kirkpatrick said. “We plan to be supportive of that market.
Two mines are expected to be built in Hamilton County, both longwall mines with one located northwest and another northeast of McLeansboro. A third site has been set up southeast of the city, according to White Oak Chief Executive Officer, Mike Tracy.
