'Historic victory': Planning officals reject appeal over Welsh coal mine extension

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'Historic victory': Planning officals reject appeal over Welsh coal mine extension

Planning Inspectorate closes Miller Argent's appeal against decision to block Nant Llesg coal mine expansion

Plans for an opencast coal mine in Wales have been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate in a further sign the UK is turning its back on coal generation. The Planning Inspectorate has rejected mining...

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