Opencast mine rejection 'missed investment for Rhymney valley'

Plans for a new opencast mine in the Rhymney valley have been rejected by Caerphilly councillors.

A proposal by mining company Miller Argent to open Nant Llesg mine was refused at a meeting on Wednesday.

The firm had said the surface coal mine would provide up to 239 full-time jobs and lead to a £13m annual investment.

Neil Brown, managing director at mining company Miller Argent, said it was a missed opportunity for the local economy.