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The Latest Breaking News from Merthyr South Wales Ltd

Welsh Government's delay in stopping mining at Ffos-y-Fran may be 'unlawful'

Barristers for climate activists have argued that the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil Council could have intervened sooner

Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023

The 'Monster Mountain' event being held this weekend on land an angry community has fought years to reclaim

After years fighting to close Ffos y Fran mine campaigners have their head in their hands again

Wales Online · Jun 3, 2023

Merthyr council orders operators of Ffos-y-Fran coal mine to stop mining there

It comes after the councill voted to refuse an extension of operations at the mine last month

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023

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Digging continues at controversial south Wales mine months after licence expires

Despite record high prices for coal, operators claim they cannot afford to restore the site, a pretext for the licensing of the mine

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Drone footage shows massive Ffos y Fran coal mine still running after it was ordered to close

The Ffos-y-Fran opencast mine's planning permission expired in September and its bid for an extension failed last week

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

Residents pouring prosecco after massive Ffos-y-Fran coal mine near their homes is finally ordered to close

Overjoyed residents are celebrating the decision which they say is a 'massive relief'

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2023

Company accused of mining at UK's largest open coal mine without planning permission

The company that runs Ffos y Fran opencast mine is applying for an extension until March 2024 but planning officers have recommended it be refused

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2023

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