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Rio cops $2200 fine for water release

RIO TINTO Coal Australia has been fined $A2200 by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection for releasing water from its Hail Creek mine during last month’s floods.

Lau Caruana
Rio cops $2200 fine for water release

Another seven companies are under investigation for releasing water at the height of the floods. Rio Tinto Coal Australia said it has a good compliance history and comprehensive water management plans...

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