A&G Coal Corporation Officials Have Confirmed That They Idled Its Mining Operations In Wise, Virginia. The Move Happened Right After Christmas, Noting It Was A Temporary Shut Down For Routine Maintenance On Heavy Machinery. According To Chief Operating Officer Tom Lusk, The Company Is Working To Transfer Workers To Another Affiliated Surface Mine Operation Near Tazewell, Virginia. It’s Not Known How Many Employees Will Be Affected By The Change.