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.
Last Modified: 17-Dec-2018 6:05 PM
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Posted by AUS Sustainability in Business & Industry
Source ABC News