The Project

'The old asbestos mine goes green'
The project includes the environmental rehabilitation of the Asbestos Mine of Northern Greece (MABE) at Zidani, in Kozani, Greece. Video

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The Area

During the period 1982-2000, there were roughly 70 million tones of the mineral serpentine excavated from the MABE mine, of which 1 million tons of chrysotile asbestos was produced. The minerals poor in asbestos fibers have been disposed off at the depositions area.

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Asbestos

Asbestos, instead of crushing up into dust particles, divides into millions of fine fibers. These fibers can become airborne. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses.

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