Dataset Sales

Extracts from The National Coal Mining Database.

The Authority can provide third-parties with information extracts from its digital coal mining database for the purpose of engineering, technical or academic studies. Standard conditions of supply are applicable.

wHAT data IS digitally available?

• Underground Workings Database (also includes closed colliery workings)
• Mine Entry Database
• Probable Working Database
• Underground Roadways Database
• Licensed Underground Roadways Database
• Unlicensed Opencast Workings Database
• Licence Areas Database (excluding Exploration/CBM/S25)
• Non-Coal Mining Areas - (under construction - coming soon)
   

Coverage:

• UK

Format:

• GIS Polygon, line, point data (ESRI, MapInfo, others available by request)

Can I have some Sample Data?

• Sample digital data can be supplied on request:
• e: datasales@coal.gov.uk (or use our feedback form)

How much will I pay?

Existing data pricing algorithm for internal non-commercial business and desk study use:

• Initial supply = £{[(£500/8 hours x effort to provide in hours) + (number of mining features)]x 1.25% (administration, operational maintenance and data load cost)} (+ VAT)
   
• Annual continued use payment = as initial supply / 4 (subject to RPI annual increase) + VAT 

Apply for a Data licence

You should send your request with sufficient information to aid identity to:

• t: 01623 637160
• e: datasales@coal.gov.uk (or use our feedback form)
   
• Or you may post your request to:
  Datasales - Information Management Department,
  The Coal Authority, 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4RG 
   

Sample agreements for information purposes:

• Combined Dataset License Agreement
• Data Evaluation License Agreement