Mining and Subsidence
UK mining has almost completely ceased due to cost and our need to move to more renewal fuel sources. However our mining legacy has resulted in a number of risks associated with pollution and ground instability.
This section will look into the different types of mining and subsidence issues and how this affects property transactions.
Nearly one third of UK properties sit above an historic coalfield with 20,000 properties being…
Mining Risks from Abandoned Mines Please log in or register to access this module
The UK had a large natural resources reserve which were critically extracted to build the…
Investigating Coal Mining Risk: Landmark Coal Reports Please log in or register to access this module
According to UK Government figures, the UK coal produced around 70 million tonnes a year…