The use of cyanide in the ASGM sector continues to be an important topic as it is easy to access and can be affordable. However, using cyanidation of mercury-contaminated ASGM tailings constitutes a “worst-practice” as defined in the Minamata Convention. Explore the documents in this collection, which provide a range of information on the controversial topic.
Curated collections include some of the most useful and relevant resources on key ASGM topics, selected by the planetGOLD team. Click here to view all of the collections.
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