MineArchiveUK Coal
UK Coal plc grew out of RJB Mining, founded by Richard Budge in 1974, which took over the bulk of British Coal's English assets on privatisation in 1994. It became Britain's largest coal mining business before ceasing operations in 2015.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Gascoigne Wood Mine | North Yorkshire | 1997–2004 |
| Harworth Colliery | Nottinghamshire | 1994–2006 |
| Kellingley Colliery | North Yorkshire | 1994–2015 |
| North Selby Mine | North Yorkshire | 1995–1997 |
| Riccall Mine | North Yorkshire | 1995–2004 |
| Stillingfleet Mine | North Yorkshire | 1995–2004 |
| Welbeck Colliery | Nottinghamshire | ?–2010 |
| Whitemoor Mine | North Yorkshire | 1995–1998 |
| Wistow Mine | North Yorkshire | 1997–2004 |
Record created: 20 August 2026