Related links

Mining information links of the Mining Plans Portal consortium members.

	Health & Safety Executive HSE is the regulatory body charged with ensuring that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled. It also receives, on behalf of Government, plans of mines when they are abandoned and arranges for their safekeeping so they are available for future mine operators and others with an interest in them.
	The National Archives The National Archives, which covers England, Wales and the United Kingdom, was formed in April 2003 by bringing together the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission. It is responsible for looking after the records of central government and the courts of law, and making sure everyone can look at them. The collection is one of the largest in the world and spans an unbroken period from the 11th century to the present day. The Access to Archives page, A2A , allows you to search across detailed catalogues from around 400 record repositories in England and Wales.
	The Coal Authority The Coal Authority was established by Parliament in 1994 to undertake specific statutory responsibilities associated with: licensing coal mining operations in Britain; handling subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coalmine operators; dealing with property and historic liability issues, such as treatment of minewater discharges and providing public access to information on past and present coal mining operations.
	British Geological Survey BGS is the UK national geological survey and undertakes systematic surveying, long-term monitoring applied research on the UK landmass and its continental shelf. BGS aims to provide objective, impartial and up-to-date geoscientific information, advice and services to its users and clients so that better decisions can be taken about our environment and its resources.
	Mineral Valuer Valuation Office Agency Mineral Valuers are professional chartered minerals and environmental surveyors and mining engineers with extensive experience of the mining, minerals and waste management industries. With over fifty years experience and staff based in five regional centres we provide unique national coverage and expertise. Services include comprehensive mining subsidence reports and advice in respect of all minerals that have been won by underground means with the United Kingdom.