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The majority of subsidence damage in the UK is caused by non-mining subsidence hazards, coal mining and brine pumping.

What´s New:

16 Aug 2010
The Coal Authority has published the following Exploration Licence, Opencast Operating Licence and Coal Bed Methane Access Agreement Applications.

Mine Entry Inspections:

This year, our team of inspectors will visit over 30,000 mine entries in built-up areas of Great Britain as part of our public safety strategy.

We protect the public and the environment in coal mining areas.

Public Safety Information:

24-hour emergency call out service for surface hazards such as:

  • Collapses of shallow mine workings and mine entries
  • Fissures arising from deeper mine workings
  • Gas and water emissions from mine workings
  • Spontaneous combustion of coal
  • Unsealed abandoned mine entries permitting access into old mines

tel: 01623 646 333
(24-hour)

IFTS Accredited:

IFTS accreditedFollowing a report by OPSI, the Coal Authority has been verified as IFTS accredited.