West Cumbria coal mine proposal
Coal Action Network is one of several organisations that campaigned for years to stop the coking coal mine proposed by West Cumbria Mining Ltd from ever starting. This new coal mine would have jeopardised the UK’s climate commitments. In April 2025, following a successful legal challenge and subsequent rejection of its coal licence, West Cumbria Mining Ltd finally withdrew its planning application, admitting defeat. First and foremost, this is a win for the local community opposing the mine over many years.
Campaign updates
Twitter-Storm against Cumbria coking coal mine
Following the shocking decision that the UK government are allowing…
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Key facts: Whitehaven coal mine
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Organisations working against the proposed West Cumbrian coal mine
There are a range of organisations fighting against this disastrous…
Johnson’s first comment on proposed Cumbrian coal mine
On the first day of the Conference of Parties Climate…
Final day of public inquiry into proposed Cumbrian coking coal mine
Today (1st October) is the last day of the public…
New Coal Action Network report ~ Coal in Steel: Problems and solutions
New report from Coal Action Network. Coal in Steel provides…
Creative opposition to proposed Cumbrian coking coal mine on first day of public inquiry
From West Cumbria to London, opposition to the controversial proposal…
West Cumbria Mining Ltd and EMR Capital – we reveal all.
Coal Action Network has commissioned research revealing massive debts of…
11 groups commit to taking direct action to stop the West Cumbria coal mine if government approves it
Coal Action Network has joined eight other action groups in…