Functioning deep mine and opencast coal mines in the United Kingdom (UK) 2000-2021

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M. Garside,
Oct 10, 2022
The number of operational deep coal mines in the United Kingdom (UK) has been steadily falling, from 33 in 2000 to four as of 2021. The number of operational opencast coal mining sites in the UK, which remained more common for a period of time, has varied a lot more. As of 2021 there were just three opencast coal mines operating in the UK.

Number of deep mines and opencast sites producing coal in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2000 to 2021

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Release date

July 2022

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2000 to 2021

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