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News story
Former Derbyshire drift mine made safe to protect public and environment
A summary of Coal Authority engineering works completed following Eckington Colliery’s closure.
News story
Solar-powered mobile dosing trailer is first of its kind
Coal Authority works with partners to develop high-tech unit.
Press release
Polish mining companies learn from the Coal Authority
Department of International Trade arranges mining study visit to the UK.
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What the Coal Authority does
The Coal Authority works to resolve the impacts of mining.
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
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: energy industry and infrastructure licensing and regulation
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Part 1 Section 6: The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems
- Coal Authority financial transactions: November 2019
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Customer services, mining reports and records
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone
0345 762 6848
Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Thursday, 8:45am to 5pm, Friday, 8:45am to 4:30pm GMT)
+44(0)1623 637000
Report a coal mine hazard
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.
Coal Authority press office
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone
Call 0345 762 6848 and ask for the Communications Team
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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