NSW mine could face multi-million dollar fine for allegedly breaching water law
by Lisa Cox with Australian Associated Press from on (#559A7)
The NSW independent water regulator has charged Whitehaven Coal over alleged breaches of the Water Management Act at its Maules Creek coalmine
A mine operator in north-west New South Wales could be facing a multi-million dollar fine after allegedly taking water without a licence over three years.
The state's independent water regulator on Thursday said it commenced prosecution in the Land and Environment Court against Whitehaven Coal over two alleged breaches of the Water Management Act at its Maules Creek coalmine.
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