Naturally occurring asbestos issues in the aggregates industry: fact and fiction

From: Mining Engineering | Date: March 1, 2004| Author: Bailey, K F | Copyright information

Abstract

Naturally occurring asbestos in aggregate and other mineral deposits and the release of asbestos fibers into the ambient environment is a public health concern. Determining the presence of asbestos in an ore body presents a considerable sampling and analytical challenge. Improper and inaccurate identification of asbestos can result in unwarranted public and worker panic leading to significant costs to mine operators in terms of dollars and company image. Some companies have be...

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