This progress chart was last updated on: 02/03/2015
| Milestone | Status |
|---|---|
| Form a working party to develop the project | Completed |
| Negotiate with UK Coal (the land owners) | Completed |
| Engage consultants for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) | Completed |
| Agree the scope of the EIA with Wakefield council | Completed |
| Negotiate with the Minerals Planning Authority (MPA) | Completed |
| Establish the Workers Co-operative | Completed |
| Form the Community Liaison Group | Completed |
| Run Public Information Events | Completed |
| Submit a planning Application | Completed |
| Further negotiations with the MPA | Completed |
| Full Planning consent granted by MPA | Completed |
| Negotiate a contract with an electricity supply company who uses Coal fired Power Stations | In Progress |
| Raise Capital to fund the development | Completed |
| Finalise Community Development Plan | In progress |
| Form Community Foundation | In progress |
| Appoint contractor to construct the surface infrastructure | Completed |
| Construct the mine drifts to the Sharlston Top Coal Seam | Not Yet Started |
| Finalise Community Development Plan | Not Yet Started |
| Commence mining | Not Yet Started |