Opencast coal mine planned for Northumberland coast

Plans to open a new mine have been criticised by local residents and NGOs for contradicting government commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out coal, reports ENDSA new surface coal mine could be created on the scenic Northumberland coast if an application is approved next month.Banks Mining wants to create a three million tonne (Mt) opencast mine which will operate for seven years from an area of 250 hectares at Druridge Bay, between Widdrington and Cresswell.Continue reading