Highthorn surface coal mine is a unique opportunity that would bring substantial investment to the Druridge Bay area and improve the lives of its people and wildlife for many years to come.

Highthorn surface mine will:

  • Sustain the jobs of at least 50 people from our current Shotton and Brenkley Lane operational sites
  • Create 50 new jobs
  • Bring significant investment into the local and regional economy
  • Fund new and improved community facilities
  • Support local people with training, skills and apprenticeships through a dedicated Skills Fund
  • Provide new wildlife habitats and public open spaces
  • Work with partners to provide a lasting, positive tourism and nature legacy in the area

You can find out more about the benefits that Highthorn will bring by visiting the links below:

Your Community

Jobs, Tourism and the Economy

Wildlife and Open Spaces

Discover Duridge

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  • New much needed family homes for local people
  • Community improvements
  • New play areas
  • New footpaths and cycle-ways
  • Contribution to local education provision
  • Highways improvements to the local area
  • Improved drainage facilities

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