Germany Turning To Coal, page-20

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    There is a mechanism to counter that. If a valid mining licence is in force and the new owners shut down production then the licence and lease is revoked and put up for grabs by another company. Owning the mining company does not mean you own the coal. The crown/state owns the coal (and all other mineral resources).
 
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