Coal Mining Shows Decline in U.K., an Industrial Info Market Brief

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The volume of coal mining in the United Kingdom significantly declined this year, mainly due to the ever-tightening environmental regulations in Europe and the growing pressure from renewables. An example of this trend is the U.K. government recently announcing plans to close at least seven large coal-fired power plants during the period 2022-2023, directly affecting coal mining sectors in coming years.

IIR Is tracking 122 projects worth $7.62 billion in the U.K.'s mining sector. Click here for a list.