The Catholic Church in South Africa has filed a class action lawsuit against mining companies on behalf of coal miners who have suffered from lung disease. The lawsuit, filed by lawyers with the High Court, targets mining giants BHP, South32, and Seriti on behalf of 17 former and current mine workers. It seeks compensation for all miners who worked for these companies since 1965 and contracted lung disease, as well as dependents of workers who died from coal dust-induced illness. The church initiated the case after being approached by mine workers seeking assistance.

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