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BHP wants to clear the air

BHP is to spend $300 million to minimise dust emissions in Port Hedland and across its Pilbara supply chain.

 LiDAR image taken in 2017 showing plume of dust over Port Hedland

LiDAR image taken in 2017 showing plume of dust over Port Hedland

The $300 million will go toward wind fences for the port to reduce dust lift-off from stockpiles; vegetation barriers to capture dust in Port Hedland's West End; and on moisture management systems, ore...

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