Environmental watchdog slaps Australia's largest gold mine with maximum fine over dust pollution
The EPA was alerted when plumes of dust were seen blowing off the Cadia Gold Mine on April 19, 2022.abc.net.au/news/cadia-gold-mine-orange-fined-maximum-epa-penalty-dust-pollution/101370850The New South Wales' environmental watchdog has fined one of Australia's largest gold mines for not doing enough to stop dust pollution from affecting neighbouring residents.
It said Cadia had applied a cover of hydromulch to control the dust, but found the company had not maintained effective coverage of the suppressant on the tailings facilities. Director regulatory operations at EPA Cate Woods said it was not the first time concerns had been raised."The EPA has received numerous notifications by residents of dust lift events visible from their homes," she said.
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