Are there still active mines in England today?

Although deep coal mining has significantly declined, small-scale and diverse mining operations continue across the UK, including England(Coal Mining Production and Manpower Returns from January to March 2025, n.d.).

Below are some active mines in England:

1. Aberpergwm coal mine, Neath Port Talbot, Wales
2. Ayle Colliery, Cumbria, England
3. Forest of Dean coal mines

What’s a key difference between historical and modern mining operations in countries with long industrial legacies? Let’s discuss!

Reference:

Coal mining production and manpower returns from January to March 2025. (n.d.). GOV.UK. Retrieved July 18, 2025, from https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/coal-mining-production-and-manpower-returns-2025/coal-mining-production-and-manpower-returns-from-january-to-march-2025