Dust levels at BHP Newman iron ore operation exceed limit set in mining licence 45 times – ABC News

Mining giant BHP has failed to meet environmental conditions of its licence for the world’s biggest open-cut iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Key points:

• Experts say long-term exposure to high levels of dust pollution can put extra load on the body
• BHP says elevated dust levels at Newman have been largely due to weather conditions and background dust levels
• Unlike Port Hedland, there has been no health risk assessment done for Newman

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