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BHP resumes operations at Mt Whaleback after fire

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia
 
IRON-ORE
Diversified major BHP has restarted mining operations at its Mt Whaleback iron-ore mine, in the Pilbara, following a fire at the processing plant. A spokesperson for BHP told Mining Weekly Online that the fire was brought under control on Thursday afternoon, and that one person had been treated for smoke inhalation as a precautionary measure.
 
 
 
 
 

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