Hoodsclose coal mine

Hoodsclose coal mine is located near Ebchester in Northumberland. The proposed mine is being promoted by UK Coal.

Approximate location

UK Coal is proposing to mine approximately 2 million tonnes of coal. After stating that "it is often overlooked that coal is vital in the production of steel", UK Coal claims that "a significant", but it does not specify how much, "amount of this high quality “coking” coal. If the go ahead is received to our proposed development of the site, then it could be indigenous coal that will continue the re-establishment of the British steel industry, vital to our economic recovery."

Citizens Groups campaigning against the mine

 * Whittonstall Action Group

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