Annfield extension gets the go-ahead

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ATH Resources receive planning approval for 0.35 million tonne extension to Muir Dean site in Fife

ATH Resources plc, one of the UK’s largest coal producers, have had their application to mine 350,000 tonnes of coal reserves from the Annfield extension approved by the local planning authority in Fife.

ATH say a number of matters are still to be concluded prior to the start of work at the mine, which is scheduled to commence production towards the end of 2011.

The Annfield mine is an extension to ATH’s existing operation at Muir Dean, which is expected to finish production in 2012.

Alistair Black, chief executive of ATH Resources, said: ‘This planning approval provides continued employment for 70 direct employees in the area and is an important contributor to the future of the ATH business as well as the local economy in this part of Fife.’