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`Hidden agenda` to boost opencast coal

Language: English Series: Guardian ; 23 October 1992, 2(2)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Accuses British Coal of expanding opencast production at the expense of deep mines in an attempt to increase its value in the run-up to privatisation. Latest figures from the County Planning Officers Association show a large increase in planning applications for test drilling sites.

Accuses British Coal of expanding opencast production at the expense of deep mines in an attempt to increase its value in the run-up to privatisation. Latest figures from the County Planning Officers Association show a large increase in planning applications for test drilling sites.