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k.l-r. 't $) II. PLEAXINHITBIFITFS If _ FK-185 .... /ctS!1"..... ...........P..C.M..L J On'fijtl Rt-pt-.rUT - v . ;* v .. V- '.M. a . r % * ; . \ \ ,* " * -VjfiVL-. QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION SPECIAL SPRING MEETING THE BELLEVIEW-BILT M 0 R E BELLE AIR /.CLEARWATER, FLORIDA APRIL 17-20, 1963 v : ----T *'- A,*-. . w v. ta . . .k :. MSI .-.r: r---- k~- ''_:":PAt..FiJ*r c.'J I * ;.V'?*J ' 4 ................................... * ' . . ...l* .* \;*: ' ir. guesec; vv^r; __ ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION ,P > V .'Ht'Prf-; '.1 w. ;.r.w=-J.-.y.r.;;-r?r:_j; / ' V*.**.'** i f ii' V- . \ c c .> .v - . V]'* ^ * \.r " * I v * * .. f-a.ri"-*i\,V >\..Vv. . -- -r ::\.y * ' .< / , F .# .* . *. r. %. v-i**\* x~"- ***.. y> i ........ **/ ^ .T.T* * . ' * ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD.. TnSTFORC W"."ES. QUE. C . .. ' BELL 'ASBESTOS MINES LTD. ' THETrORD MINES. QtfE.. V ..." CANADIAN JCKNS-.VL4NVTLLE CO. LTD..'\ : '-ASBESTOS. QVE. . CAREY-CANADLAN MINES 'LTD..' -' *. : EAST SROUCKTCN. QV~. - FLINTKOTE MINES LTD.'* ; THETrOJO MINES. QCE. V '' LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC .LTD.,' _v.:! ' ' - -' '-.. \ : . BLACX LAKE. CUE. : v* '"NATIONAL ASBESTOS MINES. LTD.. ; '.Vs. ... THETFORD MINES. QUE. ' ` **..* *. . . . .. * NTCCLET.ASBESTOS MINES LTD.. ' -.NCR2CSTCS. OUH. .' . :./ v f:-.< ^;-r o r-.V- * '.i.'.'::S: *0 r** ' * ix-r---- :* r.%,V ;* V*. T*_^'.\*U *'*' - "* * ..... A :.4. . :ii V- .`3 . . % mm. I :.t i- -. ; V`^* v :r':rv cc Tflcic or CONTESTS ----------------------------- 1. List of Officers and Directors ! j t i I I 2. Standing Committees 3. List of Members and Guests A. Agenda 5. Minutes of Meeting of March 25th, 1953 ! 6. Technical Committee Report "* L'niform Classification and Crading Committee Report ( 8. Industrial Relations Committee Report 5. Traffic Committee Report 10. Legislation and Taxation Committee Report 11. Public Relations Committee Report j: * i - 12. ' Environmental Control Ccmmittae Report ir I I K .X-*"2-it-.'' ........................................................................................................................................... I r* '* '' ; VTi *"'....."--* : *. *.* .. ?;;! : > > | 13. 'Occupational and Environmental Health Committee Report Id. The Asbestos Mining Industry in 1958 15. 1963 Asbestos Shipments by Canadian Producers >V. t-i it i fc.l - *> .* * /,/, WJV'- C Jhtfl 1* * i**1 . -{}* C ' '-;r' j c-i' T. 1 e B Vi * *1* irr % J M :S *3 5s l. LIST or rrrrc"=g ano DT^rrcss--^^ 3 aj sq . l i I I } i; I i i A U jiw v ittd A s tfla v C --' - *vi.A*.'**_. -:?-y /'. - - ------- C\ r-`- >:.>:WS.>- -r%rr- .'* -n t . */1VV\i * .-j*.*--- . >.v CUErEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION OrriCERS AMO DIRE "TORS 1959 Mr. K.V. LIndell Mr. R.J. Merrill Mr. R.5. Coleman Mr. J.A. Main Mr. M.J. Messel rtr* -.ii*. Cughtred Mr. ".?. Smith Mr. Ivan Sabourin Mr. George Robinson "r. Paul-A. filteeu .- President Vice President Director Oirector Director Director Director Ceneral Counsel irsasurer General Manager. Secretary ...... . jii It 1j j Hj 4`, `! 1 ,.S- r l! ;1 1 1 !1 i iy / 2 5 3 jGk \+ V* s z 2 * ? 5 ? Va a o "3 n* .3 S 3 :v 3 21 o 2V-.{3 3 * ~i 3 < i .5 cc ' . - *. * ! , 4 ' 2. ~ 5T;.`vDI;C CC.",TTTTrrc >-V / -- . . . * --r.. - fHc.. 1..I ' . / ..c c * 5 .1 aW ** 3 a U <i* - --*.,aVa^r.--'-..i.l 4 . cucscc asscstos y.r-vtNrc associattcv STiVQIVC CGTTTTT^S 1059 tcckmcai cgswittec .-- ----------- ------------------- - Chairman - R. Cadds-Hebron Tenders - C.T.A. Srink, J. Ciansante, T.C. Phara, !i'. H. .Smith, y.P. Arsher, V.C. Lindsay, J.J. Satuke.J.C. Blais, R. Lefebvre, R. Caie, Cassette. 'JNtrCZn CL A Sr"! CAT re?.1 ;,,,'D CRADTVC CG~^?TTC~ Chairman - 'J. H. Faster Tenders - v,e a r i 11, V. Lindsay, J.?. -iser, J. I. Slais, ?.. Caads-Hesran, Gaia, -Lr'.rr 1 r'.'G 2^, -- z Tenders - C d 1 s n a n , Y. Cs'jtirre, R.J. .Terrill,... ... ... . ... L.G. Pi-jre. ............. ............ '=.Ar~~z Chairman - I.C. Campbell Tenders - J.'J. Smith, L.J. L'ebster, D. Pairier, L.R. Celenoy, C..R. Si ran, J*l. Roy, D.T. Akera. ' . ... v;;.a'J&SreapSS^^ .. ./2 ci > -j\.V. V;V*; :\: r- a^VS"' i. TV-'JSTBIAL SglflTTgvs rg.r^ITTrr Chairman - J.0. Eby Centers - H. Cagnnn, J.L. Cartshora, 2.H. ecnneville, .`J. Lz Ccevc'a, J.C. "coney, J. Camire, D. Pcirisr, Y. Solduc, 3. fillisn. LCCTSLATrc*; AKP TAXATiDM C^.r.^ITTrr CJia i man ichsel J. "essei C. "c Carncr., 2. ":u:3eau, C. Vaillanccvrt, C. "cab , 3.5.. Coienan, Ai Penms, D. Pcirisr. CCC'-'P AT; C'.'AL A.`:3 T'.'VI : L HEALTH Cr"~TT-" Ilcaiman - Xarl V. lir.caii ."'s-sars - -. -. Pec.-.irsr , ~. P. :~i ib, n. J. Tsssei T.vvrAC'-.'^Cvtai. r--.,,T = ni_ ;~r.r!TT;r Chair-an - J. S. . Kutc.bessn .. ..r...> z--'~ "enbs rs - 'j.H. feats.-, L.:. Piece, ?,. prus< >. ^ i.W :V^ r V'.^1^" > \ p -vi. l QL'CrCC AS3CST0S WIMIMC ASSOCIATION SdCCIAL SPPTMC fCCTING - SCLLCVICW-3I LTnCPC. CLCAP*ATCP. r'-?3!?3 nCnSC.PS AMD CL'CSTS Asoestos Corocrsiion limited: "r. M Cucht red iTr. ? H n i a r d c n Ar. I.C. Camobeil ir. W.H. foster 3eil Asbestos fnir.es Limited: - Canadian JoJjns-.Tanviiie Co. Ltd:' "r. Mr. nr. nr. nr. f.P. Smith S.n. Bateman r^ w*< ,* c --"i: *_ nk B. Dodds-Hetron w.J.i'. Smith nr. n.r. r j. * nr. *"*r. ~T m C.3. Burnett D.T. Colton D. Pcutiatine A. n. flsner X.V.. Lir.celi J.C. Coy '!. if. Hencry J 3 ^ oe V ^A,, * , g Carey-Car.a oian nines Limited: P.J. ."e r r i 11 '.r. A.H. Saoens tose flir.tkote nir.es Limited: Lake Asbestos or* Cue red Limited: t-s zizrz'i Asbestos T-ines Limited: Ctssiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd: Institute of Caouoav ar.d Cr.vlrorruental nealth (C A "A) t n.r. J. A. r.ai n *p. D ^ ----- "r. ?.. hanreoach r 0 .n. J. flessei w L 1 'J Z 2 ~r. 3. P. C a g n c r. r J.-. Curran Ttw C . . K i 11 i a y:r'm .3.5. Coleman -r. J.D. Christian Dr. U. bright Dr. P. Poinar Cuetco nscestos ."Lining Association: :: -- .rr .* CeorgV `Robinsonnr. Ivon Sabm/rin n.r. Poui-A. filtaau. I I Ii : 2 -.3 . mi < 1* 2< kX ! 1 j ( ( i i i t i .i . t -OC* CZ'iQZ -a '7 <,7f a .. -X .-v. i :,\ . V c ; r j special testing or mg CL'EsSC AS5SST35 TIMING ASSOCIATICN ~C =S V.ELD APRIL 15th & 19th, 1959. AT -.z.~<. IV ~-Z rCLLC.-I? P.QQil cr THE = uLLEV!C--5H.TTC?.C. .. C'-C A-ysT-^, rLCSTCA nuLuu* AP3IL ISth. 1=59 1. Tinutes oT tr.9 Teeting or Taron 25, 1559. 2 ?ccrts: *) T e c>'n i o a 1 0 ) L'rif on Classification and Crading c) Industrial delations --) Trsfric sj Legislation and Taxation f) Audio .relations S; Environmental Control Z. New Cosiness. A. Cements or. Cs-r.srai Cosiness Zor.citions. 5. Ad 'curment. 'C*S e. z Ccouoati oral and Envi ronner.tal L,eeitr Ccmittce. a) neocrt from Secretary or executive Committee, a) ."enarxs by CM i man or Scientific Co mi tt re on develoooents up dots. c) nevisv ay Scientific Secretary cr Ms activities no status cf projects un.eer direction of: Or. C. .'cDon.eid (2) Or. C.C. Vi-liani Dr. 2. Pernis Dr. L. Sicra Dr. Duron* 3 2. Adj ou : r>* ant. I i i i \ } : s ] I I I ] ] l s 3 'v "'VS f ;* 1 -~.v a a --2 '*>* i c . * ^:r-- C r / i i 5. MI?."JTrS -_r Cf *J"Cy 2r*..i'. 1?=. Iti vf: v :****< i -mzv* v * - '* S t*<*** -:7.ivrS?Xie?9?.-s +>+*+*+** * + + jb * x A c* -- a ftfT iJ U r t t *4 *u I in ir 'd t / < ff+ + **I t r * f * 4* ^o r ~ i > -w e lV J r > v *^ u rtju l '^* r.ij;l:tes cr the icsth .tcetinc cr the CUESEC ASEESTOS rr.irjir.'C ASSOCIATE HELD C.*.' TUESDAY, MARCH 25th, 1969, AT THE r.C'Jh'T HOYAL HOTEL, SOMTSEAL , ?. D. : resent: 'cssrs. K.Y. Linde 11 P.. ~ . Coleman J.A. ."a in r. r 2 s s s 2 L'.Cucnired F.P. Smith I.C. Campbell .I.C. Carpenter A. Dodds-Hebron u. Eby H. rosier D. ?::::sr t. r.-'js ?.H. nioroon Ceo. Scdi.osc n I. Saoourin ?. - A. filisau T?'. ^ p*oj'` -s** ** -- iC m `J * 1 ' *wil t c."3i~3d *". s n 0 21 i c Cor.r.ents , if as to minutes cf ''eeting of January - = ih, -ere raouesteo and this 0 O nn C ;;i ;n it tuaS favsd and seconded o -.inuios of .anuary 2Sth te oorrsoicd *.o re fieri the aoocinir, ;i of Committees as "p* re* v iously nconsiitut=d. CARPI ED. The P re si. deni .elaborate-1 on th? ratter cf the necical rasearon ex- pencivjre* ief unsrivxo ei meeting of January 2S:h.{~ee page 6 of tiini.tijj. To- this r-ffedt, r.e distributed a list of approved research expor.ait.ures ic dots and for future years, inoicating that Johns- dar.villo was preoarod to put up t cf of sales in eoriiiicn to the acprcved budget of the I.O.E.H., and hoped thsi other companies *'^'iisT .*r*s;.t.-f^'r;',*m" \T rf- r-J *_-.. -.* .- *w *- it* ** '*i /_? >'*%* "* k .i * '.*-<-* > .../2 | i I I i j l t c r ! /' > ; j..- ~\ "r T' 2. would follow. Naturally, this is a pledge and any recommenced i commitment by the Scientific Committee has to be approved by the Executive Committee of the Institute, following an expression of I views by all cirectors, it was i l T.aved and seconded thet member-companies share the expenses or - -- . i ! the total budget cf the I.3.E.H. on the basis of T of 1% of sales, 5 I with companies reserving the right to limit their allocation to J 2*5 of net profits. Sales figures to be prepared by Riddell, Stead, Craham and Hutchison. 5 ADOPTED. i i Aoprovai of minutes of Meeting cf January 22th was then carried. c LL.h.iL'.L uw-'-'i i i The tschnioa 1 committee net on .""arch i?th, 'and because cf the absence ? cf two sup-committee chairmen, only a partial report can be given at Ti this tine. i 1. filtration of asbestos-cement-silira nixes - The sub-committee j j visited the Puio A Paper Institute, anc after conferring with fcncw- 1 lecceablc reseerch mencers the committee found...thet. no-procedure. orv^:--''.2.'rV'.i-~'y;.y.".'. work of the institute was of assistance to them. At the next meeting of the sub-committee it is planned tp review Hr. Nemeth's report eicnr. i i with the comments from nemosr-companies. 1 >*.: \ -i '=5 10 `-a 2. Editorial 5ub-Ccmreitt.ee - < he translation of the summary of the tdsts in the f.anual of Testing Proceduroa for Chrysotile Asbestos he* bean conpleted. It is planned to circulate copies to the mem-ber- ccmpanles to obtain comments on how laboratory technicians interpret tha" suaisir y 'f**'*`*' " - r *" f'W-Hif.' > V.V/3 . " ; . 'V. / * c r 3. 3. flagnetic Hating - The round robin involving twelve laboratories showed the apparatus to ba reliable and that most cf the difficulty lias in sampling or ether operator variances from the procedure. The Asbestos Textile Institute is planning to propose the use of the Turner Newall Magnetic Rating Apparatus fcr an A.S.T.fl. test. 4. A.S.T.fl. fleeting - flr. Cassette reported on the meeting of Com mittee 0-33 w.nich took place in Me* Orleans. The u.A.M.A. Hotao Procedure will shortly be submitted for A.S.T.fl. aporoval once it has been rewritten in the proper format. 5. flisoellansous - Report cn the activities of the T.3.U., Color Test, and -at Classification sub-committees to be submitted at the next mestir.o. The Chairman also tabled a latter from the Indian Standards Insti tution requesting ;uthoriration to incorporate certain procedures appearing in the manual cf Testing Prooeduras in developing tests for a.moh.ibole asrestos. The matter to be rsferreo to the Committee for raocm.mendation to the Ciroctars. rc=fl CLAssiricAT::*; and crasil'c ccrhiTTCc r* -i -->* * * ; * The Chairmen reported es follows: I. Sherbrooke Laboratory - ork is progressing favourably on the,Zeis Particle Sire A.-iolyrer end on the loage Sheering, float technical pro blems ho been solved and clarity of phntoe hes improved. It appears* to hove roal proviso for most fibres except sees that ora vary opan ` and which will not align for measuring. .u .. ........ ;.... .. .. ^ cc . ' ; : . ; -. A'.:. V * . , *..* ' J 7 '* * *' ` * r.-A. \ * ' _ V; - :V v?v;-:C `v I % . * *, .............. rsTft^rr^-f: ****'*" -4% ?* v;?vyr~^^*:V.V .* * . 4 iW J ; hA i 4 IX *JJC 1IU l i l t i n a C I f t o r i u l i b i K . l t U V I r t v n '. U 't n M I i. - - . 4 n I t a ll' 2. Fibre Inspector - The Fibre Inspector has taken on the task of standardizing Colour Reflection meters for those Companies' who request the service. * 3."Random Production O.S."Testing - A series of tests have been per formed, by the Sherbrooke Laboratory, on a comparison of banging the Q.5. 10 nesh screen (uihich is not too consistent) vs using a rubber stoooer on the screen during the test cycle. The latter approach holds promise and will probably be adopted for future "Random Production C.S. testing. The first "Comparison Repcro - Shippir Tests end Ran cm Production Q.S. Tests", for the 3 month period Cc .-Dec./S3, was issued on Fsp. 20; such will be issued every 3 months in future. v A. Research Assistance - A cc y of Appendix l.of the L'.C. a C. Com- aittee hir.utes c.f Jan.22/59 w s given to each Director. Subject to some further checking it is p rposed to press for official recpgniticn, in Ottawa, fer the need fer his research and the need fer a planned program with these objectives eventually the assistance of some G.A.fl.A Directors may be necessary to get the program to the rr.inisterial level. + .. *i a * As to the "Saticnai Committee cn hining end hetaliurgical Research" the only incustry represencativa on this Committee is the President cf the ."lnlng Association of Canada. No doubt-, additional r ;prsser.tatives will be offered on sub-committees that will eventually be appointed. -Q Further to the report of the Chairman, a proposal u/es placed before ' the .Tecting that ell groups of fibres bo reported by grades for each .company on the monthly b^.Inspectoj^s report.,: The U.C. A C.C. to s tudy ' th'iaAproposal ,,a3 _Ao_ pcssibl ulti os** involvod. 1 **.*.' m*M cc \ V r The Chairman tabled a letter from Nicolet Industries requesting that ninutBs of the meetings of the U.C. 4 C.C. be forwarded to the Direc- ' tor of their technical service; such a request was unanimously refused " end the Ceneral Manager directed to advise accordingly. 'JCUST^IAL PCLATIQWS CChhITTCi neporting on present labour negotiations, the Chairman pointed out 4 * that negotiations hed been hampered by erbitrstion procedures taking < place at the same tine and also beceuse of sickness suffered by certain negotiators. So far no particular problem has been detected end it r 7- ia not known what sort of settlement would satisfy the Union. I The question of hearing tests conducted at the time cf prs-employnent end annuel physical exens was discussed et length. 'It-was emphasized thet such should be required, if ccncenies wished tn avoid future compensetion claims. In the case cf thb employees cf Nicolet Asbestos .Tines, who have been laid off as a result of the closing down cf the hin9, Counsel stated thet so far no oleins had besn submitted to the Workmen's Compensation Bcsrd. However, because cf presumed exposure to asbestos end possible future esbsstctic lung necplssie, the Scard would very likely grsnt a . . iGJJ incapacity, even if no incapacitating esnditien were detected at it this time. Counsel has been eoked to mekB an investigation es to any liability to the Industry as a result cf future claims. j ta .b 1 \ - s* Si.mco the last meeting the President and Counsel visited with the President end Commissioner Bellomare of the Workman's Compensation' Board. It was agreed to organize a meeting of. our company doctors and those of the Workmen's Compensation Board to discuss points of * view on. various .matters. ...This .would..taka -the .rorm:of.:*."lialtad.infor-iit'j!i?ti>.mw-'ji - ne 1 session, possibly at the Saigniory Club,-----------------------------------'--------------------- ---- ------------- .../6 >< % vt.-;..S . r.Ine Rescue Resolution - Counsel xas directed to settle the setter on behalf cf Asbestos Corporation Limited and the Association with the Department of Natural Resources. / traptic CDrrTTTC" The Chairman reported that several meetings of the Traffic Committee had been held since the last meeting of the Association in January, and that arrangements had been made with the li'allenius Line to carry asbestos to Continental ports, excluding french ports, at a rate of 120. (groups 1,2,3,A and 5) and SIS. (groups 6 and 7)', which repre sents e 75 cenr'increase psr ten over the rates prevailing last year Cther negotiated rates were as follows; United Kir.ccom _ SI.15 Austreiie/New Z 2 a 1 a n d - - Si.=3 far Cast - * => -est Coast/Scu th America - icS 'eti ta rrar.ean - * S3.CO Severs! 2 f the Ccnf srsr.css have ir.tr -- M uced all cr um o icacs. It would a opesr thee a 1 engsho T- ports ^ is inevitable and will likely commence on April 5th unless the is government intervention. In anticipation of this emergency, inis rates have been negotieted to Cast Coast perts effective April 1st. The Agreed Charge rsilrcsd rata to St. Lawrence River ports has been renewed for e.ncther yoar with no chango in the rates. Railroad contei.nor rates to hontreal on a truck conpetitiva basis hav bean^ established, and it is anticipated that similar rats6 id.11 bo _ - 'negotiated to' other St... Lawrence River ccrtai " "~ u ! 'V ! - m \ c rr^e-** V \ :s- 7. Domestic inland rates within Canada have been increased between end 6/S. LCC!SL ` T! C`J *;0 T^y^TIC'.' CC"-I77CC A sub-committee cn taxation has been Corned under the chairmsnshio of hr. C. "cCamnon to study the position or the Industry with regards to feoarel, provincial, nunicipel taxes and mining duties. Taxeticn, reported the Chairmen, is presently in a stat9 cf flux upwards; at the local level for instance, school taxes are increasing substan tially from year to year. The sub-committee plans to continue to aot cn a Joint basis with the C.h..1.A. and the Pining Association cf Canada. .The latter is actively preparing representations for any general tax reform which the federal Government may decide to propose in the near future. In this connec tion, the Chairman stressed the importance cf having industry tax ?f ifcurese aval^iabieO'for ^d*iscussions with government peocls and hoped that the companies would file the cueetionnaire cn tax data with -iddell, Stead, Graham i hut or. is on es soon es pcssibl SL I C r tL AT? CVS ngr.-.T T7"n Pursuant to dacision taken et the last meeting cf the Association, J. Gossip ha- been hired as of April 1st, 1959.: The change over ahcul: be cults smooth with no hard feelings expressed. A job description has been approved by the Committee Tor .^r. Gossip's guidance. Nomination for the "lining .-.an of the Year" for 1559 are requested for submission to the-Joint C.P.h.A. C.A.H.A.' Committee. ." I .* .Vi.* * - **\ .`v vi.ffc*'^ --rr* --* -'W '*7 f r*^` fc`rvv,r',i% ' *** .../a Il !< .1 1 il srrr| i k- - v> --r h^'.'JtbhsXf.r-.y * %*^*?*.*. *1 V * ~'j;> - f a. `< ; t INSTITUTE or OCCUPATIONAL AND E?JV!RONffCNTAL MQALTH COhhITTC:: X > The Chairmen explained thet he would not make a report at this time, r since he expe ctsd to submit a compie te review at the c oming meeting p c in flcrida. He advised the meeting, however. that Dr. he DonaId hoped to complete his survey in August or September next, but he could net 3 r say hew long it wculd take to prepare his report, Mft n A Conference on Pneumoconiosis will be held in Johannesburg, S.A., from April 2"rd to r.ey 3rd. first three days are devoted to the discussion cn asbestoses, which has thus been given tep priority, q host of the doctors who have attended previous conferences on the biological effects of estestes will take part. .3 9 J.-.T. has cecideo to print a cautionary label on all bags of fibre v a shipped in U.5.A. and Canada, ns per letter of fetruer/ 2Ath to its jt customers. The cpmoany is presently Investigating responsibility in this regard in foreign countries. V .? y * ? * t4 4 1 t i i1 1 The Chairman is presently attending a Ccoant Chili. He hes esksd to report as follows: - 1. Dryer Dust Pro jests - The fibro glass bags under test at laka Asbestos are not proving up to initial expectation. Tore informa tion sail! fellow at the next meeting. 2. Tailings Dumps - A very good film on IWCO prsctice waa shown to the members at the last meeting of the Committee. N. Cassette is presently conducting en information aeerch on-all methods .of .... ........................................................... . . ............................................. ....................V-- rr - r.-.,-... control that can bs found in the literature. _______ _____ __________________________ . . ./9 c I/ + ** V* - t **%/: *-s% .v *Vv > c i *1 . .. , 'I vI '9l ... \ X r t l ... f * f ; i "i v f v* ii-if pii'/; *#* *-^ * ( 9. S'E'J BUSINESS Brief cn the positicn of the Trench language in Quebec - Aa per lett3r. of flarcn 11th from the General Manager it was explained that cur Asso ciation should subnit its viesus and comments in a brief of its own to the Commission of Inquiry appointed by the Provincial Government. It was-moved and seconded that the P.R. Committee prepare such a brief for approval of the Directors, prior to its submission to the Commis sion very ii'xeiy to take place in the latter part of June. Treasurer - As a result of discussions he had cn the occasion of the hiring or' nr.-".'. Gossip, the Treasurer suggested that a study be mace of the present pension plan benefits to the pernenent employees of the Association. It uas coved that his report be tabled at the Florida P*O'- O- * -f * * -s* I 1. r> r The next meeting uill be held cn June the 5th, at the .Tount r.cysl Hotel. AOJGt'SVSGVT ..... . ..... .... . Thera being no further business, the meeting was f e1ly adjcurneb. | ii Paul-A. Tiltsau, General .tanagur .. i . ,. So c r 61 a r y. - .n;- .c.-v/h*/ ; .r...v,><t:V,Ti i^ [ I / J, l I c f. . ''r T `v.: >3%..*-vv(*.-.*ir VT*Ty **Avivv 7;-* *>**ir-*i:.V:v ^- **>; ->- ^ .-. 1 l OL'CaCC ASBESTOS TI.VTVC AgSgCIATTCV cprPT^i_ SPBTVC TT7.\'C - slLLVIElt'-31LT*1.-C* 'i9V'AT{"= nr n3T"i TECHNICAL CPhhlTTEE E?gPT The technical committee net on Sarsh 19 2nd, because of the absence of two sub-ccnnitiee chairnen, cur revies; cf the work in progress is not so eetaiied as we would.h2ve wished. - " ` r. ;c:rcT^c ; -"rr"'+r*i`.i--j >"* c*r *rA ?^iT*Xrw*~ The s-b-conmittee th.2t is working toward a test to mea sure the rate of filtration of a mixture of fibre', cement ar.d silica visited the Pulo 4 Paper Institute. After conferring with kncwlergeabie research renders the committee found that no procedure cr work of the Institute was of assistance tc them. % At this sub-committee's next msetinc it is planned to re view hr. Nemeth's report of the Department cf .".ir.es along with the comments from center companies, * re.r.VCH T = A'.-CLtTI3N . - .. ^ " < .... .. . - * . 'i" *- -. r- /.: > i r; The translation cf the summary of tho tests in the har.ua! cf Testing ProcsCures for Chrysotile Asbestos'has been completed. It is planned to circulate ccoies to the member companies to have comments on how laboratory technicians interpret the sun nary. Some editorial changea may be needed before the trans lation is released for wider circulation. ,../2 c 1. * . : 1| . .:.. . / . ..** /.* .**. . * .* * .-- vy_ -=/y -f? \ -t : ..V. o -*: t- '-i c V- o 2. T->!T -ACNETIC BATING SUg-COffTITTCr N The Magnetic Hating round robin involving twelve labore tories shewed the T i N apparatus to be reliable and that neat of the difficulty lies in sampling or other operator variances from the procedure. The Asbestos Textile Institute Is plan ning to propose the use of the Turner Newell flagnetic Hating Apparatus in an A.S.T.W. test procedure. TKl A.g.T.r. *^uT:yS A resume of the last meeting cf the A.S.T.h. Committee C-30 whicn to etc place in New Crieans was given by hr. Cosaette The C.A.iT.A. notao Procedure is r. e tabiad for A.S.T..1. approval one as been rewritten in the proper for ma t. i <T. Z'l A program of comparative estir.g on both the Sauer hoNett Claasifisr and the T <1 N Clsssif er was conducted at two late ratories subseouent to a.statist ral analysis. These results will be reviewed by the sub-comm ttee at their next meeting. CSLJH TCST SUS-Cn-.hTTTCS ihe procedure for this test has been reviewed and is being rewritten to suit an improved apparatus from the samo manufacturer which Is found to be more accurate than the medal in use at the present time. n r* c r " V' V-t.V v \ V*'. \ / v-J-.VT> xiTC fA 1 r i 3iC:<aCTVC SL'S-CCmfflTTTE:? This committee is presently studying the methods cf pro ducing unitired lceds namely strapping of piles of bagged fibre, gluing paper bag loads and the use of a shrunk polyethylene film as the containing material. Several recuests for unit packages have been received from customers and freight csrriers. A mee ting is planned in the near future to compere the approaches taken tc this and by the various companies. 3. Codds-h'ebron, Chairman. b *-***-. 4 ' C*- A**t. s*. ** i, .r *r'.i-* II I 7. CL ASS: T! CA7T 'V; A\0 C.^-C*VC r''*',T! T Tr r ---------------------- ----- * k i I c DL'CGCC AS=C5TCS KIVIWG ASSOCIATION 1 ;i :~~I *.'C "CCIIt'C - gCLLrviCr-SILT.rg":, CLCAn'i.;ATC3' PICAT1 L'.v: H;c;rfTC-TT g .vDC T A C T .V C Cu<T"TTT"i =CPGST S-f^DDyC LAgCnATCrV The Zeiss Pert cie Analyser work (fibre length) csnbineb with I image shearing in bre diameter) is being pusheb. Two tecn- nicians are xo g full tine cn the project. Prcbably scme- t-y:r ill --ay, t: ni'iai progress will be far enough advanced to call fcr tor C- rls on full time counting of phctcgrap.os (this has teen S 3 budge ted). 2* Y c-*"-CT'; aS :er instructions the 'J.C.iC. Committee discussed, at a meeting cn April 1C, hr. T-essel's proposal, A decision -as net possible, but has been requested fcr the r.axt 0. C. = C. Cor.nitteg meeting. It was pointed cut, nouever, that this pro posal would reveal the exact tonnage shioped cf most msmbers1 iu-.-.-sub-gradeses in a lot cf cases there is only one sub-grade under ths r.sr.s grade testing. However, this is exactly the sane situation now for all sub-grades of group 7 fibres, due to the do toiled manner in which these ere nou reported. !. 5ASTC ACSCaRCW On April ID, the U.C.4C. Committoo agroed that the Gasic 111 ------------ -------------given to Directors on Kerch 25th. -Tho-o needs ar o ------------ ------------ J cc { J c 7. Length Diameter Openness - Crudiness / Harshness - Softness Amount of true fibre (or converse) The Ccmnittee a iso agreed cn the nest promise". ethods of measuring uiith the The Chairs an cf the Technical end U.C.4C. Committ ees will vis Cttesa (a?i th the Sherbrooke Laboratory Director) early in "ay and 'ad21 0 isnu.: nvr nesdr -L t h ."r. LdoJiucf f e as a preiimir.o nove to a laser meeting uith Dr. Convey or !Hr. Drolet. This lattar see tir.g uould include perhaps the O.A.;n.A; President ' and Canera 1 Manager? U.H. foster. Chairman. l *. i . .i i .y,>d ii i i v**-74*V i -- W- 'X ?---- C \ vV C'JCSCC ASgCSTDS WTVINC ASSOC! ATISN' sprcT^i spRi.vc .tecti.vc - sriLCvicj-giLT^csr. cLCAastfATca. n.cfficA T\'OUST3I"L PCLATTOVS CCT.TITTCC REPORT The regular reparts of the Association's Oust and Sound Control Cngineer heve been circulated es issued periodi cally. Copies of the dust counting method description as used by our engineer were distributed far the perusal of the direc tors and members of subject committee. Correlation tests are pre sently being mede between the membrane filter type of counter end the flidget Impincer unit. A study was also conducted in thB open air with Sno- Jets to evaluate noise levels end exposure of those who use these machines. It was found that such units are very noisy and that prolonged exposure could result in hearing losses for these who practice this soort. i Labour negotiations meetings hsld so far nave ioucnsO on non-monetary clauses only. The meeting schedule.with yaricus companies has teen disrupted by arbitration proceedings conducted simultaneously end also beesuse of sickness suffered by certain union negotiators. It is not known et this time what sort of settlement would satisfy the Union. r' As to arbitration of grievances, the recent senten ces rencered suggest that the employer must have an extra strong case in order to axpoct a favorable decision. tion a Iways se The third arbitra ...... .. * , .../2 I i Cc 0 A meeting of the "Conseii du Patronat du Cudbec" (Quebec Employers Council) was held recently to discuss the general thinking and most urgent action to undertake in the ^field of labour relations. A policy statement and operating mechanisms were defined for the purpose of properly approaching problems end consultations with the Government; to which the Council night be exposed at this stage and in the inaediate futu ra. A visit with the Treasurer and President of the Workmen's Compensation Board was made jointly by the U.h.n.A. and Q.A..1.A. managers recently to discuss, assessment rates for 1555 as well as charges for hospitalization and medical assistance. It was explained that, in the first case, conpenssticn for accident end industrial disease claims had increased by some 33,CC2,CC3. in IS59 end, in the second case, incustrisi eccioentses are rot covered under the Canadian Provincial Hospitalization Plan; consequently such expenses are charged to the employer. ^ V ... -,J.O. tby, Chairman. V .X V . 'Tl / '^rr:c c^r.iTirs .( Ml i'/ f II ' .-"^ i i cc CUCoEC ASBESTOS INIWC ASSOCIATION saccial tceti.vc - gsucvrr.tf-9rLT.ropr, cirsaaATra. nc~r TRAMHC CQMWITTCC rcpqrt* 1 . At the tine of writing a St. Lawrence River waterfront strive seems likely and no estimate as to its duration is presently possible. Arrangements have been made to es tablish emergency rail rates to Halifax and St. John in the event that the strike drags on for any length of tine, end it nay be-possible to negotiate reductions in ccean freight rates to natch the reduction .made by the Railways provided that the shipoers and the customers would agree " to acsord a like amount of the overall increase in the inland freight brought about by using these ports. At the moment both Halifax and St. John are experiencing congested cor.oiticns as an aftermath of the .`Jew York dock strike, and cepsncir.g upon the solidarity cf the I.L.A., shipment through these ports may net be possible. 2. As e result of the anticipated strike .end the^ uncertaipty created concerning stevedoring rates in the St.Lawrence, we have been unable to negotiate firmly to the Baltic or the Mediterranean, both of which Conferences prefer to wait until er'ier the strike, if ony, hos been settled. 3. Tho first vessels of the Uallenius Line, with whom member companies have contracted for carriage of asbestos to the Continent, have already taken place and the expo^rlance gai ned in. usi ng ;ther.ro 11-on type tof.-Lvessollhasrbeo'ri -- 4 /2 I valuable. It would appear that this sort of arrangement may well be a better answer in the long run for shipment of esbestos than containers. The Ulallenius Lire has indi cated that they would seriously consider, absorbing pert cf the increased inland freight to Halifax and St. John in the event that there was a strike so that shipment for Conti nental curcpe could conceivably continue provided that the customer and the shipper are willing to each absorb 25?. of this additional cost, which would come to approximately S2.20 per ton. I.C. Campbell, Chairman. Subsecuently, last minute negotiations resulted in a set tlement between the snip owners anC longshoremen, w.nic.n agreement was ratified by the working force on April 3 last. The contract provides for an increase of 5 cents/ heur over a period cf 2 years (4.53 per hour for third year), a guaranteed annual work season cr* 27-25 weeks, no restriction on tha use of containers and a technological :_..disciacemer.t fund. The latter will be established through contribution: of.ship owner: based on a certain amount for each ton of cargo hanoiec at the ports of .Tiontreal, Troiaflik/ioTss and wwfebec* V. v f< VTvy s\ C \r / /\V -7,,.:<y.-;.-,V,V.i." -f ?- '.. r" ' ^ A `.v 3 ) ;<V 1 n im:si ?: cc ITTCC nC^C^T U /i.'. n > > I ltl V ^ '. -. -. ,* r*.-- >\^ . "* *./ .<,<;* rs .*.;. *. < . . *< > cc _/ ** /. V; \ . V * 1 > I f* .vi <41_; vi i*it <rvX*11 c . ' i ' i L .-;u * j /j;v v .'It '1-r \ i,tnt s - * i t ouees:c ashcstos minimc association SPECIAL SPRING ffrTI>JC - eCLLEV!CU;-SILTlT.Offr. CLEARWATER, fLORIDA LECTSLATTCN AMD TAXATICN CCfifiTTTEE REPORT 1& 3 future trends in government taxation policies are at this moment in a pretty nebulous state. The Honorable E.J. Esnson, in the House of Commons, declared that the government had not made up its mind whether to impose a capital gains tax, and that if such a tax -ere de rided, it cou-Id rot be made retroactive. A tax on capital geins was recommended by the Carter Commission and has teen predicted for 1S70 by several financial analysts. ......... As for corporation taxes, the future treatment of capital cost ail choreas, depletion and the three year tax exempt period are still pf major crncern to the whole mining industry in Canada, ar.d the fiining Association of Canada is actively studying these problems, fir. Henson promised e white paoer before enacting any reformed tax system, so that interested grcuos and provincial governments may submit their views in pu blic debates and consultations. ' ' .......... A similar approach should be adopted at t-he Provin cial level. Tha provincial budget recently tabled makes one wonder how the government will finance its expected deficit of J350,0C0,COO. Some of the provincial mining tax problems that have net as yet been clearly solved have to do with the the definition of processing assets, the tax treatment of .../2 cc 5 l $ l t t i i / i s 1 0 t* S V t \ I %G i c 4 2 2 If, -Ai; 3 -9 * :2 2. develooment and exploration expenses and the treatment of losses carried forward with respect to mining duties. , '-ith regards to the general economy of the coun try, unless there is a prompt cooling-out on the prices front, we nay be faced with an extremely unpleasant dose of antiinflation medicine. This could well take the form of new or higher taxes rather than an increasingly severe squeeze on credit. The Committee plans to continue, to the fullest extent practicable, to act on a joint basis with the and thB lining Association of Canada on all matters of mu tual interest in the field of taxation and fiscal policies.i- Tichaei .Teasel, Chai man. cc I v' ./ . ; , ' ' *' *. I. -3 r \ z v - * - ' ' . OL'CBCC AS3CSTQS hlVIh'C ASSOCIATION SPCCIAL SPAING rcCT!.VC - SELl-CV!t:u/-9!LT^O^r C'.CAR'j/aTrB. riGBIPA PUBLIC RCLATICVS ACTIVITIES a r 5 <t. A .3 -.5 *3 -a3 vci ii 5 4f, ti 7K c - fee 3 umSyy-.-B ~.T` Since the taking ever of the P.R. and Information services by April 1, there has been no discussion with the Com mittee as to concrete proposals fer a continuing public rela tions programme. Until a continuing programme is developed with the help and approval of the Committee, it is proposed to concB.nirate activities in the following erees: Asbestos Produp;r editorial emphasis will be placed in coming months cn the fellcuing subjects: (a) The essential function cf management in tha operation of an asbestos mine: hew a mine's ability to generate employment and prosperity depends on the efforts of management, and, in this context, the interdependent functions and interests of ell saleried and hcurly- (b) To stress the interdependent sccio-eccnonic interests of all regions of this country and to ccnvey the concept that the whole of- Canada ia greater tnon the sun cf its parts. This will bo undertaken by high- iignting where feasible Canadian themes affecting both industry operations and the private activities of employees and residents of the aafcsotes-nining communities. . ./2 v /* ` cc /.. 2. (c) The critical importance of the contribution by the Canadian raining industry, including asbestos mining, to provincial and national C.'.'Ps and the relevence of this contribution to the well-being and security not only of the industry's employees but of all citizens of this country: how, in terms of asbestos mining, this contribution can only be achieved by continued unrestricted access to overseas markets. (d) The inevitability of increased automation in face of steedily rising costs and the resultant demand for increased efficiency: the present and projecteo consequences of this process on the working condi tions" end Job requirement5 of ail employees, hcurlypeid and salaried. 2. Press delations The series of feature acticlee on the state or" the industry preoarsd by.Canadian Press staff reporter Dave Sc Donald erd currently appeerir.s in daily newspapers across Canada points up the need for ell Canadian writers on business end mining matters to be provided with a "kit" of basic bac<=rour.d information, accurate, up-to-date and concise, on the current organization and situation of-the industry its value to ths country, present problems end development projects and the future outlook for the industry. These "press kits" should induce a selection of recent photo graphs and comparative statistics. Distribution of the kits should be supplemented by a continuing Tlow of positive news and statistical material regarding the industry's performance. . ^ ______ :............... .. Jz -i\ i.*^'Vij** *'*^ .....  ?. tr c rt .51 il - * ' *.**- .- 0 JLV.W ' *f 3. Public Information Production of the inexpensive folder containing besic facte about the industry end suitable for economical mass distribution should be proceeded with. 4. Information for Schools Attention should be directed to develeoing a programme by which more primary and secondary school pupils in Cuetec nay be economically end effectively informed, through their school teaching staffs, about the exis tence cf.the industry and its direct and indirect values to the Province. 5. ;blir To guide these end other projects through to inciementation and correlation, it is suggested thet the Public relations Committee meet mere frepuently than hitherto, ideally on a monthly basis. John Gossip, Director of Information Services. i f: ` *Vt*VC A. Tr-it'v <C .* 0 QUEBEC AS3EST3S MINING ASSOCIATION SPECIAL SP3IKC MEETING - SGLLEVIGU.'-SILTPiORE. CLEARWATER. FLORIDA zr.'jiro\'*e?-;tal control cor^iTTcr repcst A. DRYER STACK CONTROL 1. Sec Collectors C.J.ffl. unit operating u/ith virtually 100? efficiency. Lake Asbestos unit, efficiency continues at oore than 93?. The attainment of a solution to the continuing problem of having to by-pass the filters during the periods of high gas temperatures new locks such closer with the fibre-class filter bag. The test installation at Lake Asbestos has run four months ana results now lack sore encouraging. The cost is only slightly sore and temperatures can go to 600cf rather, than present limitation of 2cuo". Expect to be able to .make a firm reccmsenCaticn by sid-Susmer. 2. Wet Collector Rotocicne tasting continues at C.'J. fl. ; wi th the unit running w,v Wv,...-vt-`. well under Winter conditions. Efficiency still to be improved with the current level running ct ebout ,83?. This represents a reduction from 12A to 20 lbs.^per hour emission. 5. TATLT.fCS STAgiLIl-.TIQiy 'rA 'littarcturs soarch has bean made of all .known "method* of stabilizing the surface with chemical additives and with va ri cu s '-types'^ f/plan t"gro ith m cc V ** . .oo: 4 . ..4 - i. / -- ``fxi.Y.i f 2. fc/a are now ready to embark on a modest laboratory program as follows: 1. Install a control growth chamber at the Sherbrooke Laboratory at a cost cf SI,500.00. Test grow some 24 types of grasses, 3 types of grains, 5 legumes, 5 bushes and trees, all to be done on flower pot scale. 2. Bench top experiments on consolidating characte ristics of some 14 chemical binders. A mcdest field^prcgram could go as follows: . Test plots cf plant growth, presuming a car.didats is found in the laboratory. keiy 2. Test applications cf a chemical binder, shcuid -and economically feasible candidate be deveiccad. Ecth of these tests could be done at one or more of the member companies. A firm program will be proposed end volunteers sollioited. 3. field examination of old dumps will be made this Summer tp determine what, if any, natural vegeta tion has been able tp esta/* b` lish itself. The Committee recommends for ycur approval the installation of a control growth chamber with its associated plant growing equip ment at the Association laboratory at a .cost net to exceed 31,500 J.H.m. ..Hutcheaon, , "Chairman."  - }. - ** v^v, - a r.VVw ( * \.; '.*.* ^ V Y ?-. V.- A N 1** r QUESEC ASSESTCS hIMNC ASSOCIATION SPECIAL SPRING SEETINC - GELLCVIEf-giLTEORG. CLEARWATER. ELSRIQA s OCCUPATIONAL AND EWIRS.VrCNTAL HEALTH COWKITTEC REPORT GENERAL This is neant to be an overall report as to the Health Problem status as of April 1555 but will not cover the various pending studies being conducted by the Scientific Committee as such re porting fails rather within the - immediate purview of Dr- fright end as the latter has recently communicated a very comprehensive reocrt and study with epnrooriate recommendations (a reoort for which Dr. fright and the members of his committee should be highly com.mended). . It can be stated that whilst the "Asbestos .Health Problem" as such is r.cw soreodinc over a territory oreatpo than ever, said problem nowever is gradually terrino under relative control end this visibly so. Such "relative : control" of the health problem as a whole is chiefly due ^ to the formidable task being accomplished by Dr. fright's committee tut il is only fair to signal that there ore "{ J`: nevertheless elsci et work certain other factors in this r -' *' *-.-V " ``-W* ' ..< *'15 ? i7*f respect. Has ^? ^^st resulting from the combined endeavours of Johns-~anvi11e Corooration and of the undersigned as officers of your I'Q.E.H., executive committee. At timer results are achieved mainly because of the combined team-work of Dr. fright's committee, on the one hand, and of J.-h. =ri the other hand working with a aomewhet "third wing" formed by K.V. lindell and I, Saoctirin. r] -- iI X.wvl.f.;' ... ' m , . ../2 UM2 c .1 . - .. / * ................ 1 -i. -.V -t-Vi * * V ' vn*- ; .....................`.........I. L:. v**Th^s-r.'*-- "T-'.-'-* ~ -V 4,'w-* . .. c \ I { 1 .I .r .;1 .-.l .- I I -I r1'* r**l a 2. This combination has been existing throughout 1967, 1953 end 1969 (up to this data) and has made possible an advance on tho whole health front, flanking the orbit cr respon sibilities of tha Scientific Committee as such Johns-ffianville has subsidized several undertakings of importance, setting up special committees, to such ends, headed by J-". key officers and formed of skilled technicians in various fields of activities, such as for example Research and Public Relations, such committees meeting regularly and, in between meetings, devoting much time and energy to the study of the tasks entrustsd to them, such cork and-study paving the way for a constructive implementation of a Cer.eral Program of Action. Such programming' was and is 'destined to circumscribe and curb.the damaging effects cf the accusations incriminating the esfcestcs fiber generally (whether in mining, milling, manufecturir.g, prcsassir.g or the mere uses of the asbestos fiber). Whilst. J^T.. in so doir.c is promoted by the extant cf its interest in the asbesccs industry it is proposed that nevertheless its participation is contributing significantly to a question which in fact is vital to the industry as a whole and to every memOar thereof. Ter instance, it is with that orientation that J.-Sl. did retain Cr. -right es a constant specie! consultant at Kesdp-::rt ore. For instance it was .cue to the above factors that a Joinder was successfully effected with the "Cr. Selikoff - and - Heet 4 Frost asbestos insulating forces", said joinoer functioning now regularly under an important committee comprising amongst its members Dr. Wright, Dr.. Selikoff, Dr. Pundseck and Dr. Hammond. One.result is that the views of Dr. Selikoff have now a definite tendency to harmonise ---t-h--emse-l.v..e..s.....w....i.t..h.....t..h..o...se of Dr. Wright.... ................ ...... /w t0*?**. rr/y >>-. VV; * I * *[ i iii i j 2 i - -V vi u t \ *.... ii . | I 3. U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SE3VICES AMD 50SIES These bodies are undoubtedly the nost influential and powerful body on the Continent on accoount of the impact it has, via regulatory measures on production procedures and on uses of materials. A noticeable and rather uniform sympathetic ettitude is noiu detectable in the respective jurisdictions of U.S.P.H. across the Nation. In this respect the presence on cur Scientific Committee of such a prominent scientist as Or. Kotin has been cf great help (Cr. Kotin is one of the very highest officers of U.S. i.n the field cf Etiology and control of cancer in U.S.A. and he has become familiar xith the multiple angles of cur health situation). - - Incidentally, Or. Murray Hrdun who was heeding an imoortant L'.S.P.H. service at 'x'ashingten (and who attended cur last Antigua meeting) has now . retired.- - rEEQT--XL:CTA In Europe, last Tall, the uncersig.ned met with Cr. -right ana discussed there the asbestos health problem t-ith outstanding scientists and laboratory heads, this in Trance and Uestern Germany (laboratories and institutions which Cr. '-right had r.ct hitherto vi si ted). 11 is he" ^ impression of the undersigned that neither in Franca nor -estern Cermanv can it be said thet mesothelioma is the mounting "ogre" of the prccortiohs given seme in South Africa, England or U.S.A, Although scientific investi gation is cf courses needed, it does not seem hewevor that the climate in Franca or Co many id bad. > \ */. ... /a ?.!* cc 4. In South Africa mesothelioma figures seem to be cn the wane, as a substantial portion of tumors hitherto labelled as mesothelioma are being counted out, this because of^ veri f icatim in depth sf said turners (messtheiic.T.3 as ta all know must not be secondary to other tumors but by all meens crima rv). The point is that the very diagnosis of mesothelioma is still a matter, eftsn enough, cf mare conjectures as no uniform norms, standards have been agreed upon as yet. In Canada, at least in cur asbestos mining industry populations r-nesothelicna would not be as yet much of a threat if wc consider that ns moscihalicma has cocoared withs teed verification since I?5Q cn the books cf our Clinics (either at Thetford itir.es or at Asbestos). And only, fcur mesotheiicmae have been raised in the period anterior to 1S6C, two of which might well vanish after 0racer verifi cation (wr.ich verification has rot as yet taken place). These statements concur with the opinion expressed by Cr. Cartier and C.*. Cuy wno heads the Canadian committee for the diagnosis cf mesothelioma and who is cur top pathologist in.tha field of malignancies related to asbestos exocsura. . panoncr^ r.rrT!;r At fontebollo (Seicnory Club), next Juno likoly, it has been agreed that cur Cuebac 'Workmen's Compensation members end advising medical staff (Or. Cr6goire et al., - Or. Cr6goire sits also on our Scientific committee --) ere to moot in a friendly collcouial fnshlon for a few days c \- V*, f 5. with the ".embers of our Scientific committees end their guests so that the results of studies and observations can be exchanged and discussed. This move u-as arranged by the undersigned and the C'uebec Government representatives in view of the considerably mounting number of claims being filed lately by persons who would have been exposed in our mining industry. A meeting of the kind is according to our usual procedure, such meetings being in order at about, every ten years (former meetings have taken place since 1935 in Carolina, fiea York, Thetford Fines, Saranac,' Cartierville end fflontreai). . CPhFCNTS AS'O CgvCL'JSIONS ~'e are now entering the most sericus and active phase of the investigation field recommenced by our Scientific committee, 'We are to reach into the depths of our problems. A few years aco we were not ecuipped as we .ere today to f3ce the struggle. Today we have and the personnel and encugh accumulated data to co into the battle field and paint what might -ell be an image vindicating at least phrysettle asbestos as such. The prongs cf attack are getting to be more and mere numerous and it might necessitate some two years before enough cf the smoke arising from 'unwarranted fires has been cleared: a scientific problem cannot be solved until the smoko of ignorance h.aa disappeared The report of Dr. ^right's committee, speaks for itaelf and if the recommendations are not carried into effect the industry might well suffocate to death in seme of its important sectors. There ere symptoms to that effect. Eut if the programming proposed is implemented the industry .as a whrln will havo come out intact in most of its now strong posi tions.'~ ~"~'v-*-- / X .v ; C wvsv ------- 1 AC 6. At Ottawa your undersigned were represented at the second meeting of the committee organized across Canada to search for the bio-physical properties of asbestos. Or. r.cOonald end Or. Cartier also attended. 'Jo should now be (on account of the final report of Or. ' Wright's committee study) in a position to effectively seek from Ouefaec and Ottawa Governments respectively subsidies to support the implementation of said programme. The members of the association are earnestly enjoined to give adeauats financial support for the further imoleneniation of Or. Wricht's programme. The money contribution (of the respective memoers) it seems should cone out of the "sales figures" irrespective of profits arising put of said sales. It night be also opportune to plan a further Antigua meeting for the Winter 197G-1371 so as to keep alive our feeding lire cf information across the world. ' I.C.C.H. executive Committee. Kerl V. Lindell, Chai men. ... Ivan Sebcuri.-i, Secretary. " v vr.; rl nr r x t I o I I cc / V- .1 . V ?v**xX' w. < r .* ( <j i i 1i l : t 1. u4.* ^r'.'TVC I,V0L'5T = v Tv, j::: r T*r\*NW,.r,Y,W.*v **r* c II I the: ASeETSTOS WINING 1NQUSTRY Iff 1963 t I '! i i t < J . t I As Asbestos goes, so goes the economy of the country. As a corollary, it could te stated that among mining products asbestos is a good bellwether or a reliable indicator of the trend of the economy of the North American continent, because of its close relationship with the construction end automotive industries. With ths renewed growth of these two industries in 1962, the demand was such that both production end exports of Canadian asbestos for the first time exceeded the 1,SCO,000-ton mark, with total asbestos shipments from the mines reaching a record figure of more than I,SEC,COO tons. Unlike gold, copper, zinc on ieed, asbestos is not an element; the term embraces a number cf fibrous nir.aroi silicates which differ in chemical composition. hired in Russia, Rhocesia, South Africa, Cyprus, Italy, the L'.S.A., Japan, China and several ether countries, asbestos ranks among the leading minerals produ ced in Canada. The most aoundent variety, chrysotile, and also the most valuable form of asbestos produced, makes up 90 per cent of the world's supply. In Cenede, chrysotile is found in the provires cf critish Columbia, ..Ontario, Newfoundland aswell-es .in Cuebec, the latter accounting for almost 67 per cent of all the fibre produced in this country. A number cf developments have made 1963 a record produc tion end export yeer for Canada's asbestos mining industry. As bestos fibre consumption has been increasing in tho U.S., Cenads -up 10 par cent last year- Japan and in Latin America. Demand in -x iftJiii.l n n i./ . , * *. C ' . .... r .- /#1I . .** r..:;>, v- c -. S c a > 2. -astern Europe was again on the up-swing, following a cut-back in 1967. As a result, shipments from Canadian mines during 1963 reached seme 1,550,026 tons or an unprecedented high of 1150,000,000. versus 1,444,585 worth some 5163,000,000. in 1967, en increase of 125,141 tons or 0,3 per cent which comperes favorably with the 1955 national average increese in value of mineral oroductisn of 7.7 per cent. forecast are that Canadian esbestos production is expected to maintain a similar growth pattern in 1569. it should be noted here that in spite of the fact that Canada's share of world asbes tos production hes declined from 50? to some 35? over the last ten yeers, the cutout of the Canadian esbestos industry hes Increased by 50? during the same period, from 1,046,086 tons in 1957 to 2,?c0,026 tons in 1952. (1963 figures are preliminary). nussi2, which reported shipments of some 2,015,020 tons in 1967, hes given no indication of eny sizeable increase in produc- - I..' - . t tion in 1565, judging from en enelysis of their export figures. It would seem thei either the new oiants at Asbiest and Akcrovak ere not yet fully operational, cr thet the edditionai production capacity thus orovided has teen absorbed by the expansion of the Soviet economy, leaving little for increased exports. Unlike Canada, the Soviets use most of their own esbestos to supply building nstsriais for the vest construction programs in their own country and in ether Soviet bl :c nations. ' > ' S'VTJ.VT.'- I"-'!;.;- V- South Africa, .which is pretty well self-sufficient, is expected to produce seme 220,222 tons egein in 1966. Southern Shedesis 1 s cutout has net been rcpcrted-'Sinco 1955, but is placed et aporoximately 272,220 tons. . v-r.1 In the U.S. total asbestos fibre production in 1963 amounted to somo 121,000 tons slightly less then in 1967. Over 50? of this production comes from California which has boc0fl'" Jh riargoct asoescos orsCucing Kioto in ;no u.5. ------------------------------------------------ M/.'V. 17 .../3 cc / i * | i ! ! ; . O 2. As to production:of asbestos in other producing countries, no significant increase had been forecast for 19S3 nor has there been any actual expansion reported at the tine of writing. Total tomr.ogo for these countries should fail in the neighbourhood cf 350,000 tens in 1955. iTARkCT paTTCnh t:;p ryonar; Asbestos has a variety of uses -some 3,000 ecoiicaLicnsmaking it practically ubiquitous in nodarn- society. It goes to virtually every industrislited nation cn earth, flajor uses include asbestos textiles, asbestos pacer, floor tile, friction materials ..i (brake lining^,clutch facings, etc.), plastics, paints, sealers, sound-deadeners, and roofing ccunpounds. The most significant out_;let, however, is the asbestos cement industry. It is entin;ted that 0 per cent of ell types cf asbestos including chrysotiie, amesite and crocidolite, is consumed in the production cf asaestos cement buiIdir.g materiais and asbestos cement pipe. i . i i In practically ail countries of the world, asbestos cement procures are ideally suitap's for opns trueticn cf buildings end nousss. In countries not up 11 *>ndowed ui th timber resources, usually cement is reaciiy available arc ascest os consequently is the only raw material to be ' i'npcr ted. hereever , asbestos cement plants can b- set up relatively inexpensively. T his is why in reesnt months new plants have been built throughout Europe, the hiddle East, Africa, South and Central America and Asia, es well as many additions to existing plants. ! I ' Transportation of water is assuming more and more importnneo in most countries end It can be anticipated that growth cf this iine^cf product wl 11. csvalcp at a.n interesting rate In .futuro c \\rr' 7 -uy v ' \ x ' . -- * 4. year-. It is in the latter area that L'.S. production is growing et a faster rate than for ether asbestos products. Obviously, the characteristics of asbestos cement pipe -corrosion resistance, ex cellent strength properties, ease of installation- assist in market development and in increased acolication of asbestos cement conduit. The very Qualities of asbestos cement products, in particular their resistance to hsat, humidity and termites as well as low naintanance, make them most adaptable to the urgent needs of the developing countries. Thus asbestos is a "natural" when consicereo as a trade commodity with the developing nations, especially in its basic use in irrigation, sewace and drainage projects and as e comparatively low coot building material. In brief, for the long term future,the growth potential of the demand on the part cf thesa countries is enormous. Eu t the asbestos industry ii .net only .concerned with the developing countries, it has an equal role to play In the more sophisticated world markets. At present, Canada is exporting asbestos fibre to some =4 countries. bespits ccr.p stitisn from materials with no mineral content, from newly developed synthetic materials and from new techniques that could reduce the need for asbestes, these markets are expected to continue to grow. r.e cf t: .. 1 : , - : . :: ;s or sal.mo ssbesto: cm. worldwide markets is that una: you lose in one pert cf the world, you often - make up in encther. A cor.;trueticn industry slump in the U.S.A. cen cccur at the same tim.g as a building boon in Japan. In 1967, for instance, there was a miner siowdcu.n in Canada and the U.S., os well as in Cermany and Eritaln. This resulted in reduced purchases cr* fibre frsrn Canada. At the same time, however, the economics cf J:p;n, India and several Curopaan countries perked right up. These countries ordered relatively mere aabestes fibre then usuel. cc ./ l 4 * '. t. -i'f-- e \ Wt :nj Leaders in the industry have a great dsal of confidence I term oerfornance of the construction end automotive indus- ie U.S. and other industrialized nations. For 1963 alone, lists had predicted that the activity in their construction >uld increase by some eight (8) per cent -1,4 million hou- end that car and truck production mould climb from the unit lavel cf 1567 to 8,5 million units this yaar. Indeed, from the U. S. -biggest single customer of Canadian asbestos been strong throughout the year. ................. Shipments to Latin America in 1968 exceeded 100,000 tons on that mors asbestos product manufacturing capacity is . Elssunere, the demand for Canadian fibre is good, ar the largest asbastos-cament producing country in Asia, I jsia, has increased its asbestos imports from Canada during o ys^rs. Japan provides a classic case cf a mar^eL shot L esources, long cn cement production and with amazingiy h in construction for industry and homes. ' " .. tj .* I il: vy-f f .*Cr~ 1. .: v/. ; ; -r In Curcoe, Vest Germany, Trance, Eelciun and Hollend eased their asbestos inserts in 1 5e: I I <i g Kingdom, wed no inprcvem.ent in demand for asbestos. Shioments of estos to the socialist countries of eastern Europe are nm.sihat from- year to year. Exports of Russian esoestos ntr'es do not adecuately fulfill the demand resulting from sed oaoacity for asbestos-cement, production, Aussie e- -Z tons cf asbestos in 1567 and approximately he 1f of these to non-ecnaunist countries, cf which 4j,SCC tons to Vest e. In general, a 5 per cent growth In the production of ent building materials was forecast for Europe in 1968. .v. rv'ifv 1. c r: . i*; . - Wi?,?* *. ** - In the developing countries of Asia, Latin America and , Jenand is there, but i.mporta are relatively -mall, bcceuae problems; howevor, moro eabestos product manufacturing Sradually added. Obviously, RhodBslo, Couth Africa end ...... .... - i - , --u-..... ipply osbastoa to mony porta or Africa.-------------------------;------------------- "... /C I--* 7 c /* \ c 6. CANADIAN INOUSTRY CXPANOS O ' -............ Although r.ew materials and techniques are competing fc: the same markets with asbestos fiore, tha demand for the latter to meet world needs is expected to grow for the next several years. To cope with projected requirements, Caradian producers are taking steps to expand .axisting capacities as we.ll as to bring in new mines. Cana dian Johns-hanville should complete its program to increase productive capacity at its Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Due. by some 100,COO tons cf fibre per year by the end cf 1959 or early 1970. In eddition, its Reeves flline in Ontario which went into operation last year has now reached its rated capacity of some 25,000 tons of fibre per year. The Company is also carrying out underground exploration at a Corrircr. Township property in Ontario, some IS miles east of Its former Munro Mine. Asbestos Corporation Limited plans to develop to pro duction a new asbestos property -The Penhale orebody- rear Thetford Mines; if.current exploration work is successful, this new uncsrground operation is expected to reach by late 1971 an ore cutout rate cf E,220 tens daily. In Thetfcrd ."ires also, Hell Asbestos Mines Limited is claming to arect a .new surfaca plant beside a new shaft being sunk to the 2 -i 5 C 1 s v 21. Lake Aspastrs cf Cuebec Limited is nearing completion of the ooen pit enlargement program commenced two years ago. Clinton Craak f'.ine, in the Yukon, cf Cassi2r Asbastos Corporation which had_ soartec.' commercial .production-in Cecenter 1957 reached its annual objective of 0,CDD tons (actually 6,279 tons) in 1952. As plannee tha psrar.t Cassiar Mine, however, reduced its production to scma 75,CCD tens from the ,92,CCD ton rate echieved in 1967. Another esbestoa producer which may raake its debut in 1969 is the Hodman nine, near Matheson, Ont. The capacity of the mill > la rated at 600 tons of ere per day. .--i ,...,--5overal_other .. asbestos di scoveri oa- in.varl oua parts or ' Canada a r e~p~re s ehtl y being cxplorod and aaaoaaod eg to their economic pcaaibilitifs. n C / i r V. 7^ o g'jTLogx 7. The rwssive nesdo cf "housing end Industry in practically all countries of the world point up to an encouraging trend line fs* the future consumption of asbestos in its major cutlets. The year 1969 seems heeded indeed for a continued growth in usage cf Canadian asbestos fibre of aoproxinately Sjb. And this pattern is / rorecast to carry over in the early 70's. Tor the Canadian asbestos industry, this means more planning, core exploration and development efforts, in order to meet successfully the challenge cf suoolying an expanding nerxet for asoestos in the years immediately ahead. This is a stimulating situation, because it benefits everyone closely cr rsmetely connected with the industry. Cuebe Paul A. filteeu, General F.anaeer, Asoestos hiding Associ Cuedec, January 27, 1=55. t 4 t * ' ' -;4 * . . -* . * / <* .Vy. '" . *. , t ' t 1968 ASBESTOS SHTPFEWTS fcy CANADfA.V PRGOL'CERS Asbestos Ccrscrzticn Licited cell Asbestos Hines United Canadian Johns-Hanvilie Co. Ltd. Carey-Canadian Hines Limited flintkote Hines Linitec La<e Asbestos cf Coebec Limited n'oti Cr*<cx Ajt'tt Lc?s **i"i *cc Mlcoiet Asbestos Hines Limited CA.V.S SmcTTMTS Advocate Hines United Cassier Asbestos Corccration Ltd. Reeves nine (j.-.t.) TOTAL (Prsi. ) ; . .. . . 1965 Total Canacien Production 1957 M n . *272,461 52,232 593,923 193,654 24,423 129,463 c 7 -yen 23.1C5 tons tens tons tons tons tons tons tons _ i .271.226 tons 69,134 tons 124,770 tons 14,225 tons l .3=0.025 tons jt y, _ I .4=9.055 tons . 1 .444.2=5 tons Cuebec, februery 12, 1959,