Business News IN BRIEF *UK Coal may reopen a deep mine in Nottinghamshire that could become the biggest single pit in Europe. The chief executive, John Lloyd, said the company may reopen the Harworth colliery after tests to determine whether up to 40 million tonnes of coal are extractable.

Mining and property group UK Coal said today it was looking at re- opening a deep mine that could end up being its biggest pit. Chief executive Jon Lloyd said the Harworth site in Nottinghamshire was being probed to see if it had up to 40 million tonnes of coal available.

SCORES of miners have contacted a Midland colliery following a recruitment drive, signalling a new wave of optimism in an industry which had been all but written off.

By Denise Robertson THE first recruitment drive for experienced coal miners in almost a quarter of a century is being launched. The UK's largest colliery, Daw Mill, already employs 600 staff and needs skilled workers to expand production.

By denise robertson THE first recruitment drive for experienced coal miners in almost a quarter of a century is being launched. The UK's largest colliery, Daw Mill, already employs 600 staff and needs skilled workers to expand production.