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Asbestos mine, Lionel.
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Historical information
Situated about 40 km north of Nullagine. The Lionel Asbestos Mine produced high-grade asbestos. Demand for asbestos had been exceeding supply since 1921, with fibre being shipped directly from Port Hedland to London via Singapore. Australia became a major exporter of asbestos. Sadly, that industry has left a legacy of deaths and illness from diseases such as mesothelioma. Asbestos has not been mined in Australia since 1983.
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-103-JCPML00823/3/7
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Place made
Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Geotag
-21.645680182506, 120.11696759134
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Last modified
Friday, 2 October, 2026
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