HSC-EX23_2012.12.31-10K

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-13175, 333-13173, 333-59832, 333-70710 and 333-114958) and on Form S-3 (No. 333-169375) of Harsco Corporation of our report dated February 26, 2013 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.