Coal miners are at risk of developing pneumoconiosis (black lung disease), affecting them many years later after even limited exposure. The same is true for other miners and workers encountering ...

Federal cuts have targeted Kentucky's mine safety offices, terminating leases at seven locations around the state. If lease terminations result in fewer mine safety officials based in Kentucky ...

The Minerals Council, along with other partners, have identified the health and support needs of ex-mineworkers since they ...

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in ...

Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...

Martian dust storms can potentially cause respiratory issues and elevated risk of disease, making them yet another health hazard space agencies need to prepare for, according to new research by the ...

The government provides compensation to the families of deceased miners who have been diagnosed with certified compensable diseases. These include silicosis, coal worker’s pneumoconiosis ...

GWRT in December last year petitioned Parliament to investigate pollution caused by coal mining companies in ... the residents demanded a review of the Pneumoconiosis Act (Chapter 15:08) to ...

The study found that miners continue to suffer from a range of respiratory illnesses, including silicosis, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung ...

At the head of the Rhondda Valley, where Maerdy Mountain overlooks the old proud industrial village that shares its name, locals tell of a place that has lost its purpose. At Maerdy Road leading to ...