The West Australian government rejected a mining industry proposal to create a quarantine hub to protect iron ore epicentre Port Hedland prior to two visiting bulk carriers suffering COVID-19 outbreaks and putting exports at risk.
It is understood the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA took the plan to government after identifying ports as the Achilles heel in efforts to safeguard companies like BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals from COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com
