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Cyanide won't be used on Leadville mine waste in proposed gold extraction and cleanup project, company says


Published on 2024-12-11 08:22:34 - MSN
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  • A company that wants to extract gold from piles of decades-old mining waste outside Leadville no longer plans to use cyanide in its processes after hearing concerns from locals about the toxic chemical.

The article from MSN discusses a proposed project by Gold Resource Corporation (GRC) in Leadville, Colorado, aimed at extracting gold from mine waste while also cleaning up the site. GRC has clarified that cyanide, a highly toxic chemical often used in gold extraction, will not be employed in this project. Instead, the company plans to use a method involving gravity separation and flotation to process the waste, which is expected to reduce environmental risks. This initiative not only seeks to recover valuable minerals but also to remediate the environmental damage caused by historical mining activities in the area, addressing concerns about water contamination and land degradation. The project has sparked both interest and scrutiny from local communities and environmental groups regarding its potential impacts and effectiveness.

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