Despite lay offs, Sands Hill to operate through 2013

HAMDEN — A spokesman for the company which owns the Sands Hill Mine, LLC in Hamden confirmed the mine will remain in operation into 2013.

Steve Morris of Rhino Resources Partners, LP, said the mine will reduce production due to what he called challenges in the coal market. Morris is vice president of external reporting and investor relations for Rhino which is headquartered in Lexington, Ky.......READ MORE

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Despite lay offs, Sands Hill to operate through 2013

HAMDEN — Vice President Steve Morris of Rhino Resources Partners, owner of the Sands Hill Coal Mine said approximately 50 people have been laid off. The mine is expected to remain in operation during 2013.