PolicyWednesday, February 18, 2026The Guardian
US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests
The US mining company Alcoa has been fined $55 million for illegally clearing protected jarrah forest habitats in Western Australia to facilitate bauxite mining, marking an unprecedented penalty under environmental regulations. This action underscores the government's commitment to enforcing laws that protect endangered species and their habitats.
