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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…
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
BHP’…
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