Regulator profile

Mining Remediation Authority

Mining Remediation Authority (formerly Coal Authority)

Enforcement Regulator

4 areas of regulation · 2 laws enforced · Great Britain

What Mining Remediation Authority does

Manages effects of historical coal mining in England, Scotland, and Wales. Handles subsidence damage claims, mine water pollution, and other mining legacy issues. Owns majority of coal in Great Britain on behalf of the nation. Licenses coal mining operations. Provides mining reports for property transactions.

Additional information

Renamed from Coal Authority in November 2024 to reflect broader mining remediation role. 24-hour hazard line: 0800 288 4242. Based in Mansfield.

Contact Mining Remediation Authority

Website Visit official website Email customerservice@coal.gov.uk Phone 0345 762 6848

Types of regulation

Hazard Reporting Mine Water Mining Licensing Subsidence

Legal framework

Legislation that Mining Remediation Authority directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Related legislation

Legislation connected to Mining Remediation Authority's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Administered / monitored

Other publications

2 additional documents from Mining Remediation Authority.

Sectors regulated

Construction Environment Mining

Coverage area

Great Britain

Covers England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.