Silicosis cases reviewed.

• Position: At the Hemlo gold mines - Brief Article

Despite company-compiled evidence claiming underground air is safe at the Hemlo gold mines, union and health officials are launching an independent probe possible cases of silicosis and health-related problems.

A questionnaire on silicosis and other health problems is being sent out to about 1,000 union and non-union miners who work at the three Hemlo mines. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour is saying its review of two years' worth of air-quality data indicates exposure to silica dust is within acceptable limits...