UK taxpayers on hook as failed Cumbria coalmine investors sue government
Singapore firm using secretive international legal system to seek compensation for climate concerns blocking plans
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DARK SECRETS: West cumbria mining - The Real Truth
Mining firm withdraws plan for UK’s first deep coalmine in 30 years
Move ends bid for site near Whitehaven, Cumbria after planning permission was quashed by high court
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Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks
The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.
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Cumbria coalmine is owned by private equity firm with Caymans base
West Cumbria Mining, which set up Whitehaven office during push for new mine, owned by EMR Capital
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West Cumbria Mining: What is coking coal and why are critics against a new mine?
This will be the first mine to open in the UK in 30 years, much to the dismay of climate change activists
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