Investigation reveals ALS Newcastle lab altered test results to increase quality and value of export coal

Donna Page
April 8 2020 - 6:00pm
TESTING TIMES: An independent investigation has found ALS Newcastle Coal Services was at the centre of a scandal involving fake coal analysis reports designed to increase the value of exports. Picture: Marina Neil
TESTING TIMES: An independent investigation has found ALS Newcastle Coal Services was at the centre of a scandal involving fake coal analysis reports designed to increase the value of exports. Picture: Marina Neil

TESTING giant ALS has called in NSW Police to investigate its Newcastle lab operations following revelations that coal sample reports were faked to artificially boost the quality and value of Australian exports.

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Donna Page

Donna Page

Investigative journalist at the Newcastle Herald

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