Abstract
ABSTRACT Opencast coal mining in the UK is currently one of the most profitable mining operations in the world. This level of profitability has been sustained throughout the 1980's, a decade during which the UK mining industry has experienced a prolonged strike during 1984 followed by significant internal re-structuring, and operated through a transitional period of planning legislation culminating in the Housing and Planning Act 1986 and Minerals Planning Note 3, May 1988. The summary outlines the background environment of the decade during which time the excavating and haulage equipment being selected by opencast mining contractors has changed significantly to meet the challenge of an increasingly competitive business.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
