ENVIRONMENT

PWCS cops $15,000 fine for Hunter River coal spill

A thin layer of coal dust was discovered on the wharf surface adjacent to the conveyor take-up point

The 2020 year marked the ninth year of more than 100Mtpa of coal exports through Port Waratah.

Port Waratah in New South Wales. Photo courtesy of PWCS.

Port Waratah Coal Services has been fined $15,000 by the Environment Protection Authority for an alleged pollution incident during ship loading activities in Newcastle Harbour in June last year. During...

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