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Major coal mining subsidence in Ayrshire, Scotland requires permanent safety solution.
Coal Authority business plan 2022 to 2025
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How we will build on the innovation, applied research and action of the past few years to deliver further opportunity and value.
Haggs mine water treatment scheme
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Information and updates on the Nent Haggs mine water treatment scheme in Cumbria, England.
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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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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
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200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
0800 288 4242
24-hour number for reporting public safety hazards and incidents associated with coal mining.
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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Telephone
0800 288 4211
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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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