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The future of coal

Michael Schwartz describes the delicate and changing situation faced by energy-quality coal.

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No more UK coal

The UK Government intends to introduce legislation to prevent new coal mining licences as part of its clean energy transition efforts.

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Coal Authority repairs hotel

Minor subsidence damage at Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire, UK, has been repaired inside and out, by the Coal Authority.

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Coal, calm and collected

Researchers from the University of Moratuwa and Wayamba University of Sri Lanka delve into the valorisation of waste coal fly ash for applications beyond concrete manufacturing.

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Portugal exits coal

Portugal has closed its last remaining coal fired power plant, nine years ahead of a 2030 deadline.

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Whitehaven coking coal mine approved

The UK government has approved the controversial plans for a Cumbrian coal mine.

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Coal offers water desalination potential

Compressed blocks of pulverised coal could be the basis of sunlight-powered, off-grid, water purification, say scientists in Saudi Arabia.

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Cumbrian coal mine legal challenge

A legal challenges against a new coal mine in West Cumbria has been given the green light.

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Drax finishes up coal-fired power generation

Drax announces that almost 50 years of power generation from coal in North Yorkshire, UK, has come to an end.

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Cumbrian coal mine agreed by councillors

Cumbria County Council has approved plans to create the UK's first new coal mine in 30 years.

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Last UK coal power station closes

After more than 140 years of coal-fired energy, the last remaining UK coal power station closes today in the East Midlands.

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Drones to protect coal storage sites

An autonomous robotic inspection system is being developed for coal waste storage facilities.

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Coking coal still has a role – BEIS

Questions asked over Whitehaven Deep Coal Mine, UK, result in confirmation of legitimate use.

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The glowing embers of UK coal mining

While Bryn Bach Coal reapplies for an extension to its existing coal mine, West Cumbria Mining misses the deadline to appeal the rejection of a new mine at Whitehaven.

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Coal Authority data free for public sector

It is now free to access and use the UK Coal Authority’s mining data for public sector activities.

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Whitehaven coal mine quashed by High Court

A High Court judge has ruled that mine plans are ‘legally flawed’.

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Citric acid cleans up coal waste

A harmless, food-grade solvent, citric acid, could help extract rare earth metals from coal ash, claim researchers at the Sandia National Laboratories, USA.

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Coal exports to China face grim future

China's demand for coal imports will drop significantly by 2025, according to new modelling led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).

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Mapping soil moisture for coal tip safety

An extensive satellite mapping project is starting to assess colliery spoil tips in South Wales.

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Managing coal mining legacy hazards – the role of The Coal Authority

A technical lecture from the Mining Institute of Scotland

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