The Coal Authority · Awarded contract
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Award of Ochre Surface Interactions Desk Study to the University of Sheffield

Awarded 05 Jun 2016

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Awarded05 Jun 2016
Value£5,200.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 2mo ago3mo term
Awarded 5 June 2016Expired 30 Aug 2016

The Coal Authority awarded a contract to The University of Sheffield for a desk study characterising how mine water and ochre interact with other materials.

The work package focused on surface interactions, with a contract value of approximately AUD 5,200.

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