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Green Party MP Caroline Lucas told BBC Wales that it is "shameful" that Aberpergwm Colliery is set to mine a further 40 million tonnes of coal, and said fossil fuels must be left in the ground.
A Green Party MP has said it is "shameful" that a colliery in south Wales has been given permission to mine a further 40 million tonnes of coal. Caroline Lucas said fossil fuels must be left in ...
Up to 90 jobs could go at a Neath Valley colliery with the US owners blaming low global coal prices and concern over a wind farm plan, Aberpergwm Colliery: Walter Energy may cut 90 jobs - BBC News ...
Aberpergwm Colliery, in the Vale of Neath, has been in operation in some form since the 1800s and the new plans would see conditions lifted from the licence for an area covering 1,131 hectares to ...
Hundreds of eco protesters dressed in hazmat suits have descended on a Welsh mine. Demonstrators from Extinction Rebellion (XR) have 'occupied' the Aberpergwm colliery in south Wales to protest a ...
GIANT canaries, drummers and a funeral march all descended on the Senedd in the latest twist in Wales’ long history with coal.
Aberpergwm mine jobs threat 270 jobs could be affected following an announcement that a consultation period will begin today on whether to suspend activities at Aberpergwm Colliery. Business ...
Although Aberpergwm colliery did not close in the immediate years after the strike, by 1989 Mr Evans could see the end coming and took the decision to leave. Strike-breakers provoked strong feelings ...
Aberpergwm Colliery was initially granted its license for coal mining before licensing powers were devolved to the Welsh Government. With this in mind, ...
Up to 90 jobs could go at a colliery in the Neath Valley, with the US owners blaming low global coal prices and threat from a wind farm application. Walter Energy is concerned about the ...