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Prohibition on new coal extraction licences
14 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the prohibition on issuing new licences for coal extraction in Great Britain.
Action Requested
Ed Miliband announces plans to introduce primary legislation amending the Coal Industry Act 1994 to restrict future licensing of all new coal mines, with limited exceptions for safety and restoration purposes. The measures aim to support the transition to clean energy jobs.
Key Facts
- Ratcliffe-on-Soar closed in September 2024 after over 50 years of operation.
- Great Britain will ban issuing licences for new coal mines through primary legislation.
- Some currently licensed operational mines will continue unaffected by the measures.
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