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Safeguard your clients’ residential property value – even outside coalfields

Did you know that 51% of properties in Scotland are located on coalfields? But what about the remaining 49%? That’s where the Mining Remediation Authority comes in, offering peace of mind well after completion.

Dr Fiona Todd and colleague, Dr Rebecca Chambers, collecting data at the Gateshead Mine Water Heat Living Lab
Mine Water Heat

Mine water heat lab insights could supercharge clean heat

Six months after launch, the UK’s first mine water heat Living Laboratory is revealing exciting insights into what lies beneath our feet, helping to accelerate the safe and sustainable use of mine water as a clean heat source.

Our partners working to leverage mine water heat opportunities.
Mine Water Heat

New study provides major boost for mine water heat revolution

New study shows 87% of coalfield boreholes succeed, busting myths around drilling risks and boosting confidence in mine water heat for green energy.

Our colleagues hard at work.
Mine Water Heat

Landmark mine water heat scheme goes live in Wales

Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme goes live in Ammanford to provide low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial site.

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Permit fees for 2025

Our permit application fees will be changing from 1 April 2025. 

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New groundbreaking Mine Water Heat ‘Living Laboratory’ launched

The Mining Remediation Authority is thrilled to announce the launch of the innovative Gateshead mine water heat ‘Living Laboratory’, a […]

In the early hours of 25 September 2021 we were notified of a serious incident at Saltcoats in Ayrshire requiring the evacuation of eight households which were subsiding.
Case Studies

Public safety works in Saltcoats, Ayrshire

In the early hours of 25 September 2021 we were notified of a serious incident at Saltcoats in Ayrshire requiring the evacuation of eight households which were subsiding.

A drilling rig used in Hunter Street, Workington
Case Studies

Public safety works in Workington, Cumbria

In November 2018, we were notified of a serious incident in Workington, Cumbria where a large hole had opened up in a living room floor. Since then we have worked closely with partners and the community to support those affected.

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New era as Coal Authority becomes Mining Remediation Authority

The Coal Authority today changes its name to the Mining Remediation Authority. This better reflects the organisation's 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England Scotland and Wales.

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Mining Remediation Authority FAQs

The Coal Authority is changing its name to the Mining Remediation Authority. This better reflects the organisation's 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England Scotland and Wales.

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