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Ochre from mine water treatment schemes used to treat soil contaminated with arsenic at Mersey Gateway
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.
Project cuts pollution in Northumberland
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Work at scheduled monument saves important reminder of industrial past and cuts pollution of the River West Allen.
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What the Coal Authority does
The Coal Authority makes a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
Coal Authority is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
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- Coal Authority: business impact target assessments
- Cleaning up mine water discharges in the River Nent
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- Coal Authority financial transactions: December 2020
- Coal Authority financial transactions: November 2020
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone
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
24-hour number for reporting public safety hazards and incidents associated with coal mining.
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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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Nottinghamshire
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United Kingdom
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