Hawthorn Resources fined for breaching mining conditions following dust complaints

Mining company that operates next to Indigenous-owned station that was targeted by racist signs fined $40,000

A mining company that operates next to an Indigenous-owned station targeted by racist, pro-mining signs has been fined $40,000 for breaching mining conditions.

Melbourne-based Hawthorn Resources was ordered to pay the fine last month after being cautioned by the Western Australian government to control dust levels at the Anglo Saxon/Trouser Legs goldmine, about 145km north-east of Kalgoorlie.

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