Bad Mine dust is causing respiration problems in the community.

Tshepo Tsie

Although mines are important to the nation, some difficulties come with having a mine in a community. The largest issue in mine-hosting areas has been mine dumps. Residents are breathing in this dust when it’s windy, putting their health at serious risk. The majority of industries that suffer from mine dump dust are agriculture, the environment, and the air. Because mine dump dust is composed of crushed rock and tailing, a complex mixture of metal and dust particles, it poses a serious risk to the neighbouring community’s health. 

The mining dump dust from numbers 5 to,2, and 1 is what causes the most pollution in the Nyakallong neighborhood since residents breathe in the white sand dust during windy conditions. Mine dump dust exposure can cause respiratory and ocular discomfort. Prolonged exposure can also result in lung diseases such as lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The dust from mine dumps may have an impact on respiration and photosynthesis, as well as allow phytotoxic gases to enter the body. Pollution can cause apparent damage signs, and generally speaking, productivity is lower. Animals exposed to mine waste dust may have a range of health issues. By planting trees and grasses that efficiently capture dust and by misting mine dust with water, the mine may prevent mine dump dust.