Surface mining

Surface mining

Surface miningUK Coal's surface mining business develops, operates and then restores surface mines across North and Central England. 

We aim to be the safest, most efficient and responsible surface mining operation in the UK, powering UK homes and businesses by extracting around 1.8 million tonnes of coal a year. 

We also support local communities in the areas where we operate by providing substantial community funds to local groups and organisations.

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Part of the UK Coal group:

UK Coal operates a broad mining and regeneration portfolio which supplies around 6% of the UK's energy needs.

The safe development, operation and restoration of surface mines across the UK.

The safe production and processing of coal through modern underground mining operations.

Property management, development and regeneration whilst helping to benefit local communities.