Merthyr Tydfil Coal Mine

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Merthyr Tydfil Coal Mine (also known as Ffosyfran) is a 0.104-million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) coal mine in Wales County, United Kingdom.

Location

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Mine Details

• Operator: Merthyr
• Owner: Gwent Investments
• Location: Wales County, United Kingdom
• Coordinates: 51.7535, -3.3442 (exact)
• Mine status: Operating
• Start year: 2007
• Production capacity (Mtpa): 0.104
• Total reserves (Mt): 10
• Coal type: Bituminous
• Mine type: Surface
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