Cyanide Risks in the Mining Industry

Course Topics:

• Cyanide, its uses, and its role in gold extraction.
• Risks of cyanide in mining operations and the impact of weak safety systems.
• Regulatory requirements related to cyanide use and disposal.

Course Outcomes:

• Understanding cyanide applications in mining, its hazards, and safe control methods.
• Knowledge of requirements and application of scientific approaches to protect workers and the environment.
• Management of waste and tailings ponds according to safety standards and environmental compliance.