by Steve Dunford
GALATIA, IL – There has been a layoff at American Coal Company’s New Future Mine near Galatia. Unconfirmed reports say the layoff is around 300 miners, with several living in Franklin County.
A representative from American Coal made the following statement, “The American Coal Company (“AmCoal”) confirms that it has been forced to reduce its scheduled operations and manpower, at its New Future Mine, as a result of recently encountered adverse mining conditions.”
“AmCoal is reviewing all of its current options with respect to this operation.”
We will keep you informed of any more developments regarding this story, and prayers are going up for the miners and their families who were laid off.
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