U.K.'s last deep coal mine closes
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LONDON -- Coal once fueled the British Empire, employed armies of men and shook the power of governments.
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U.K.'s last deep coal mine closes Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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UK's last deep coal mine Kellingley Colliery capped off - BBC News
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Coal mine elicits hope, horror The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
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UK's last deep coal mine to close as Kellingley Colliery ceases production - CityAM
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Coal mining in the UK: Where mines are still being operated and planned
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Emotions run high as UK's last deep coal mine closes
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Plan for UK coal mine brings hope to some, horror to others
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UK's first new deep coal mine in 30 years approved
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Daw Mill Colliery,UK`s Highest Ever Coal Producing Coal Mine.
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UK's last deep coal mine Kellingley Colliery capped off - BBC News
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