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Silicosis Cases in Australia Rising

Dec 26, 2019

The number of known silicosis cases in Australia is rapidly climbing. The reporting system varies, so reports of 350 cases nationwide is an estimate.

Oman Bans Export of Raw Marble

Dec 16, 2019

Oman prohibits exports of raw marble, in the form of blocks, cubes, or slabs with thickness exceeding three centimeters.

Diesel spill halts operations at Marble quarry

Dec 12, 2019

An October spill of 5,500 gallons of diesel fuel shut down Marble’s famed Yule quarry for nearly two months.

NPR: What Happens After Quartz Countertops Leave The Factory

Dec 2, 2019

If countertop-making businesses don’t follow worker protection rules, cutting these slabs to fit customers’ kitchens can release lung-damaging silica dust.

Cracks in Granite of WWII Memorial Force Partial Closure

Dec 1, 2019

Part of the World War II Memorial is closed to visitors as structural engineers try to determine what’s causing cracks in the granite columns.

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