Developing a world class metallurgical coal mine
Cumbria is an area rich in mining history and experience and we will be looking to harness this knowledge in a modern mine, which will have the benefits of first class levels of health and safety as well as a cleaner and more pleasant environment than the previous mines of Cumbria’s history.
Since 2014, a programme of coal exploration, both onshore and offshore has been undertaken, and this has proven the presence of high quality steel-making coal with very attractive properties including extremely low ash and phosphorus. This exploration continued through the summer and autumn of 2017 with the planned drilling of an additional six boreholes offshore.
The results of this exploration work determines details such as the design of the mine, method of extraction and processing of the coal itself.
A planning application was submitted in May 2017, with determination anticipated in 2018.
What mining techniques will be used?
See how mining has improved over recent years ....
What are the timescales?
Learn more about the critical dates and see the progress ....
What will the mine look like?
Learn what the mine will look like ...
How will waste be treated?
Learn more about how we handle waste ....
How will materials be transported?
Find out how we support the local rail network ....
What is coking coal?
Understand the role that metallurgical coal plays in steel production ....
What happens when it closes?
Mines exist for as long as coal can be productively extracted ....
What research or evidence exists?
We employ a team of specialist geologists and engineers, and independent ‘Competent Persons’ ....
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Today, members of the team spent the morning, with Jeremy Paxman, discussing the history of coal mining in the UK, its decline and potential revival through our Woodhouse Colliery project in Cumbria.
