Article 547AC UK coalmines operator Hargreaves Services to end mining next month

UK coalmines operator Hargreaves Services to end mining next month

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Durham-based firm says decision has been made because coal has limited future' in UK

One of Britain's last remaining coalmine operators will put an end to all mining operations from next month because it is clear that coal has a limited future" in the UK.

Durham-based Hargreaves Services, one of the largest remaining operators of surface mines in the UK, told investors on Tuesday that it plans to wind down its UK mining operations in line with its long-term strategic plans.

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