RE: Tecs15 Apr 2025 14:53
HH88,
There was a met coal mine planned for Cumbria, so we could have supplied our blast furnaces ourselves.
High court said that mining the coal ourselves isn't compatible with our climate targets.
So now we import it all.
Reflecting on the ruling:
Former Conservative mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie, said the decision was "devastating" as the mine "would have brought prosperity and opportunity".
"West Cumbria was due to get a massive boost to its local economy," he continued. "It was going to bring 500 direct jobs. There were going to be opportunities to upgrade the rail line, which could then potentially attract other industries into the area.
"And with a government telling you it's got no money and it's scaling back on capital projects, the reality for west Cumbria is we're going to be completely left in the cold."