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.
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
- Phone
- 0345 762 6848
Official guidance from Mining Remediation Authority
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Mining Remediation Authority and national infrastructure projects (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Planning applications and Coal Mining Risk Assessments (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Coal mining data: licence areas (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Licensing enforcement policy (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Compensation of a subsidence claimant's surveyor's fees (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
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
Referenced in enforcement
Other publications
2 additional documents from Mining Remediation Authority.
Submit a biodiversity gain plan (opens in a new tab)
Published 29 November 2023
Mining and groundwater constraints for development (opens in a new tab)
Published 30 August 2016
Sectors regulated
- Coverage area
- Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.