Plans for new opencast coal mine in Carmarthenshire refused
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Plans for new opencast coal mine in Carmarthenshire refused

10 hours ago · Originally published 9 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Application for new coal mine to open in Wales refused
Carmarthenshire Council has rejected a proposal to extract 85,000 tonnes of coal from an extension at the Glan Lash site. The decision protects local peatland habitats and woodland, marking the end of the final outstanding application for new opencast coal mining in the UK.
Source: WalesOnline Carmarthenshire
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