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The involved EMPs are typically non\u2010asbestiform, include dimensions that regulatory definitions exclude, and have been less studied.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A review of the literature was undertaken for this exposure and occupational epidemiological studies that occur in gold, talc, and taconite mining.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Quantitative EMP exposure information in these industries is incomplete. However, there are consistent findings of pneumoconiosis in each of these types of mining. A recent case\u2010control study suggests a possible association between this exposure and mesothelioma. Lung cancer is inconsistently reported in these industries and is an unlikely outcome of non\u2010asbestiform EMP exposure. 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