"We have dealt with Hargreaves at Drax for several years. We have a good relationship, primarily because they know the coal business well and they've put research into what they're doing.
We saw the the Maltby acquisition as a chance to deepen that relationship. Hargreaves have got a track record of practical delivery at all levels of coal disribution and coal operations."
Peter Emery, Production Director
Drax Power Station
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Access to the reserves is gained by two shafts, No.2 984m deep and No.3 991m deep, with the capability of winding up to 1,500 tonnes of mineral an hour to the surface.
