Silicosis News

Silicosis rampant among Rajasthan mine workers
A recent study by National Institute for Miners’ Health (NIMH) has shown presence of silicosis along with associated tuberculosis (TB) in as many as 23.2% workers in stone mines of Karauli district in Rajasthan
Silicosis Is Still A Major Killer Globally
Free crystalline silicon dioxide, or silica, is one of the most common minerals worldwide. It is used to manufacture many items, including glass, bottles, ceramics, but it is also a common additive in the production of foods where it is primarily used as a flow agent in powdered foods or to absorb water. Inhalation of silica dust is associated with developing various diseases including silicosis ...
South Africa: Gold miners sue over lung disease
JOHANNESBURG — High-profile lawsuits are bringing new attention to silicosis, described by medical expert Tony Davies as a "river of disease flowing out of the South African gold mines.” But some of the former miners fear that any justice may come too late — as court cases drag on, men are dying. read more
Miner with silicosis to attend Anglo AGM
A former worker at an Anglo American mine, who is among more than 1 000 suing the firm for negligent exposure to silica dust, will ask the firm for compensation.
a Tuberculosis and Chest Service, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, Hong Kong, China
Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by inhalation of free crystalline silicon dioxide or silica. Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust particles occurs in many industries.
Letters: Anglo must act to protect miners' health
Today, multibillion-dollar company Anglo American holds its AGM in London (Mining giant Anglo fights class action on silicosis, 19 April). Despite its public commitment to corporate social responsibility, including the health of its workers, it has turned its back on thousands of sick gold miners in South Africa, where it built its fortune. Silicosis is a lung disease caused by prolonged and ...
NGO accuses Guj govts of turning back on victims
An NGO here on Sunday alleged that the Gujarat Government was shrinking from its responsibility of compensating the family members of as many as 238 labourers from Madhya Pradesh who died of silicosis while working in the quartz factories in Gujarat over last fifteen years.
South African gold miners launch largest lawsuit in Africa's history
Over the past century 40 percent of all gold mined has come from South Africa. But all that glitters is definitely not gold. The rock that bears gold also contains silica, which causes a disease called silicosis, when silica lodges in the lungs. It is estimated that half of South Africa's gold miners suffer from the life-threatening disease. Michael Cohen, a reporter covering the story for ...
South Africa: Local Ex-Miner to Attend Anglo American AGM
[SAPA] Johannesburg - A South African former miner diagnosed with silicosis will attend an annual general meeting of Anglo American in London on Thursday, said his lawyers.
UPDATE 2-Anglo American says iron ore, copper output jumps
* Q1 iron ore output up 17 pct to 11.7 mln tonnes * Copper production rises 21 pct to 168,400 tonnes * Investors likely to focus on Codelco spat, Minas-Rioproject * Platinum division, silicosis claims ...