Daw Mill Production

UK Coal PLC 22 January 2007 22 January, 2007 UK COAL PLC Daw Mill Production UK COAL PLC ('UK COAL' or the 'Company') today announces that, as a result of the fatal accident last week at its Daw Mill mine, caused by a fall of ground, the Health and Safety Executive ('HSE') has issued an order which calls for a systematic review of ground control requirements in an area of the mine associated with the current production phase. At the present time, it is estimated this will mean production at Daw Mill will be restricted for some four weeks. No other operations will be affected. UK COAL adheres to the highest standards of safety and deeply regrets the fatal accident. The Company has offered its fullest sympathies to the family. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange