The last outstanding proposal for opencast coal mining in the UK has been rejected.
Carmarthenshire council refused plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie, citing impacts on the local environment.
Bryn Bach Coal Ltd had wanted to extend the site over 10.3 hectares (25 acres), promising 11 jobs.
It is the second time the company’s plans have been turned down since the opencast mine closed in 2019. BBC Wales has approached the company for comment.