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North England old mines may hold key to cheaper energy

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2013 | 1:03 pm Base Metals Energy Europe Coal Lead Zinc 

Abandoned mines in the county of Cumbria, North West England, could be used to provide clean, cheap geothermal energy to nearby communities. Britain's Energy Coast’s executive, Lee Carr, told delegates at the Energy Business Opportunities Conference Tuesday that a similar...

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