Cyanide/Gold   Reported Incidences of Cyanide Spills from May 2002 to August 2004 Incidences of cyanide spills as a result the use of cyanide have polluted environments around the world    more» Report on Industrial use of Cynaide The use of cyanide compounds in mining is frequently a controversial issue. Environmental groups often focus on the acutely toxic properties of many cyanide compounds to humans. The mining industry has argued that the dilute cyanide concentrations employed, the methods of use, and the rapid decomposition of these compounds make cyanide extraction a very safe alternative.    more» A number of jurisdictions have banned the use of cyanide in mining Some states and countries have already banned the use of cyanide in mining, or decided that it should not be used in particular mining projects. These include the American state of Montana as well as a number of other local level municipalities across the world.    more» Report on Tolukuma Cyanide Spill The tolukuma mine site cyanide spill was an environmental and social disaster. This report examines the full implications of the event.    more» Some observations on the chemistry, toxicity and analysis of mining-related waters The use of cyanide compounds in mining is frequently a controversial issue. Environmental groups often focus on the acutely toxic properties of many cyanide compounds to humans. The mining industry has argued that the dilute cyanide concentrations employed, the methods of use, and the rapid decomposition of these compounds make cyanide extraction a very safe alternative. Clearly the spill of almost two tons of sodium cyanide while being transported to the Kumtor mine, and the associated medical complaints and deaths have caused the public, especially in Kyrgyzstan, to reexamine these claims.    more»

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