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Launch of new manual to aid safe development above mine workings
Experts from the Coal Authority have been closely engaged in the production of a new industry manual geared to aiding safe development above old mine workings.
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Coal Authority scientists visit CERN
Four scientists from the Coal Authority have visited CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Unrecorded mine shaft found under road in East Lothian, Scotland
The Coal Authority is to remediate an unrecorded coal mine shaft found under a road in Prestonpans to ensure the safety of road users and the local community.
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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0345 762 6848
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+44(0)1623 637000
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
01623 646 333
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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