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Iron

500 million tonnes

Amount of iron ore exported from Western Australia's Pilbara town of Port Hedland, making it one of the world's largest bulk-handling ports. The town's population of 14,000 and that of neighbouring residential district West End are prone to health concerns due to the high levels of dust.

Amount of iron ore exported from Western Australia's Pilbara town of Port Hedland, making it one of the world's largest bulk-handling ports. The town's population of 14,000 and that of neighbouring residential district West End are prone to health concerns due to the high levels of dust.

Last Modified: 17-Dec-2018 6:05 PM

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Posted by AUS Sustainability in Business & Industry

Tags Mining Iron Western Australia Australia

Source ABC News