A spokesman for the National Mining Association said the ... closer to the surface has long been tapped. Silica dust is 20 times more toxic than coal dust and causes severe forms of black lung ...

It seems almost preposterous to have to argue that mine-safety regulations ought to be some of the most stringent—if not ...

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 research team compared this risk to conditions on Earth, like silicosis, a disease found in workers exposed to fine silica dust such as coal miners or glass blowers. There is no cure for ...

Sydney Metro says they actively monitor silica levels and work to reduce the risk on workers. It's a potentially deadly dust that is thick ... "Back in the day, coal miners used to put a canary ...

Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much silica dust. This is a risk in several ...

KOTA KINABALU: The state's Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is investigating an alleged pollution incident at a northern Kudat beach adjacent to a silica sand mining operation. However ...