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You can claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining - what you can claim for, how to apply, who deals with your claim
The Coal Authority makes a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
Coal mining production and manpower returns received by the Coal Authority.
The British Geological Survey and Coal Authority have released maps that for the first time reveal the extent to which heat is stored in Britain’s abandoned coal mines.
Description of the dataset showing areas of coal extracted by surface excavations in the past or currently being excavated.
Head of mining information at the Coal Authority, Nick Ethlestone, explains about a new agreement with National Highways.
Minister Graham Stuart visits the ground-breaking Gateshead Mine Water Heat scheme.
How to deal with covenants and legal requirements contained in title deeds which refer to the Coal Authority and its predecessors.
Description of the dataset showing extent of coal resources capable of being extracted by surface mining methods.
Mine water heat experts highlight the potential of mine water heat 6 months since the nation's first large-scale scheme in Gateshead started operating.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
Terms and conditions for a permit to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.
Guidance on how to make a complaint to the Coal Authority.
Description of the dataset showing likely extent of shallow underground coal workings for which no recorded plans exist.
Coal Authority annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2022 to March 2023.
Coal Authority data sets available under licence.
The Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme aims to tackle the water pollution caused by historical metal mining.
The Coal Authority manages more than 80 mine water treatment schemes across Britain, handling and treating over 122 billion litres of mine water every year.
We are committed to understanding and managing the environmental, economic and social impacts of our operations through the delivery of sustainable solutions.
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