South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power hit with class action from coal miners

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South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power hit with class action from coal miners
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Coal miners who have suffered lung diseases due to coal dust are seeking recourse from global companies South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power.

Coal miners have launched a class action against global mining giants South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power.Coal miners have launched a class action against global mining giants South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power.

for workers who contracted silicosis in gold mines. The settlement was reached with Harmony Gold, Gold Fields, African Rainbow Minerals, Sibanye-Stillwater, AngloGold Ashanti and Anglo-American. "The applicants argue that South32, BHP Billiton and Seriti Power breached the legal duties owed to the miners by failing to implement statutorily mandated procedures and protections. As a result, the miners developed incurable lung diseases," a statement from Richard Spoor read.

Both Seriti and South32 confirmed they had been served the papers. Seriti said it would comment further after studying the papers and consulting with its legal advisors.

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