tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Mining Remediation Authority 2026-06-11T10:10:41+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/wine-giant-uncorks-clean-energy-future-with-mine-water-heat-deal 2026-06-11T10:10:41+01:00 Wine giant uncorks clean energy future with mine water heat deal Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, signs new access agreement with Mining Remediation Authority. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-online-service-opens-access-to-centuries-of-coal-mining-history 2026-06-08T10:01:54+01:00 New online service opens access to centuries of coal mining history A new digital resource released by the Mining Remediation Authority and the British Geological Survey enables communities to explore their local mining heritage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mine-water-by-product-unlocks-city-centre-brownfield-site 2026-02-25T10:35:24+00:00 Mine water by-product unlocks city-centre brownfield site Ochre from mine water treatment is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester, making way for 126 new homes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-operation-and-maintenance-contract-awarded-to-alpheus 2026-01-20T10:30:03+00:00 New operation and maintenance contract awarded to Alpheus Mining Remediation Authority awards new operation and maintenance contract to Alpheus Environmental Limited. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/global-interest-at-mine-heat-living-lab-one-year-milestone 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 Global interest at mine heat living lab one-year milestone UK’s first mine water heat Living Lab is attracting global interest, with US and European researchers exploring its low-carbon heat data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/our-third-boardroom-apprentice-enjoys-career-defining-opportunity 2025-11-10T09:30:06+00:00 Our third Boardroom Apprentice enjoys career-defining opportunity Carys Mills joins Mining Remediation Authority as part of programme to develop aspiring board members and boost diversity in public boardrooms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-works-complete-on-large-sinkhole-found-in-farmers-field 2025-10-31T09:30:00+00:00 Safety works complete on large sinkhole found in farmer’s field Mining Remediation Authority responds after collapse reported in Stretton, Derbyshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/project-to-improve-river-south-esk-moves-into-next-stage 2025-09-09T09:00:02+01:00 Project to improve River South Esk moves into next stage Dalkeith residents invited to drop-in for 3D virtual tour of new mine water treatment scheme and to have a say on landscaping options at site. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mine-water-heat-lab-insights-could-supercharge-clean-heat 2025-07-31T11:33:00+01:00 Mine water heat lab insights could supercharge clean heat New data from the UK’s mine water heat lab shows warm water flows better than expected, boosting the case for clean, low-cost heat from coalfields. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-improvements-made-at-at-former-colliery-site 2025-07-21T11:37:59+01:00 Safety improvements made at at former colliery site The Mining Remediation Authority has completed essential safety work at the former Morton Colliery site in Derbyshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-study-provides-major-boost-for-mine-water-heat-revolution 2025-07-08T15:08:27+01:00 New study provides major boost for mine water heat revolution New study shows 87% of coalfield boreholes succeed, busting myths around drilling risks and boosting confidence in mine water heat for green energy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cabinet-secretary-visits-landmark-mine-water-heat-scheme 2025-06-30T09:13:47+01:00 Cabinet Secretary visits landmark mine water heat scheme Welsh Minister Rebecca Evans opens Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford, showcasing low-carbon energy from former coal mines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-works-completed-at-public-park-in-wrexham 2025-06-04T09:31:42+01:00 Safety works completed at public park in Wrexham A skate park in Wrexham is safe to be reopened after the completion of works to stabilise the ground around an old mine shaft. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-mine-water-heat-scheme-goes-live-in-wales 2025-05-27T00:00:00+01:00 Landmark mine water heat scheme goes live in Wales Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme goes live in Ammanford to provide low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial site. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/students-and-local-scouts-join-exercise-to-test-cyber-resilience 2025-04-10T09:30:11+01:00 Students and local scouts join exercise to test cyber resilience Local students and scouts participate in a specially designed escape room aiming to enhance their skills in cyber resilience and support the local community. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-visit-to-see-mine-water-heat-in-action 2025-04-09T12:31:58+01:00 Minister visit to see mine water heat in action Baroness Taylor visits Dawdon mine water treatment scheme to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes, a pioneering step for sustainable heat. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charter-committing-to-openness-transparency-and-accountability 2025-03-18T09:33:13+00:00 Charter committing to openness, transparency and accountability Welsh public organisations pledge new approach focused on the bereaved and survivors of public tragedies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-webinar-series-explores-unlocking-value-from-coal-mining-data 2025-03-10T17:00:50+00:00 New webinar series explores unlocking value from coal mining data Gain valuable insights into the data managed by the Mining Remediation Authority, with talks to help individuals and organisations make informed decisions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/further-breakthrough-in-using-mine-water-to-provide-green-heat 2025-03-04T13:43:48+00:00 Further breakthrough in using mine water to provide green heat Construction has begun on a major mine water heat project in Seaham that uses a mine water treatment scheme to provide low-carbon heating to affordable homes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mine-shaft-collapse-secured-in-bishop-auckland 2025-02-14T08:30:03+00:00 Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland The Mining Remediation Authority acts quickly to protect people and the environment after hole appears overnight in farmer's field in County Durham.