WA Government to review BHP's environmental licences in dusty Pilbara town of Newman
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Residents in the East Pilbara region say red dust is regularly seen in the air.
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The WA Government will review the environmental licences of two BHP mines in the Pilbara amid concerns around rising dust levels.
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DWER says the review has been triggered by an increase in dust levels
A report into dust in Newman finds no asbestos fibres in samples from 2018 to 2019
The town of Newman, described as a "dome of dust" by residents, is bordered by the iron ore operations Mount Whaleback (one kilometre away) and Eastern Ridge (five kilometres to the north-east).