Cyanide leaching

Cyanide leaching is a process used in gold mining to extract gold from ore. It involves mixing the crushed ore with a solution containing cyanide, which chemically binds with the gold particles, forming a soluble complex. This allows the gold to be separated from the other minerals. The solution is then processed to recover the gold, leaving behind the waste. Although effective, cyanide leaching requires careful handling due to the toxic nature of cyanide, and environmental precautions are essential to prevent contamination.