BHP mines identified as 'dominant source' of dust in Newman, says government review

BHP's Newman operations have had extra conditions imposed to mitigate dust pollution. (ABC Pilbara: Tom Robinson)

Newman resident Devon Cuimara's home, on the edge of a West Australian desert, is often engulfed in a cloud of red dust.

His town is wedged between two BHP iron ore mines, an industry that helps power the state's economy.