● Metal values such as copper are economically recovered. ● Gold and silver recoveries can be increased. ● It can add reserve value and extend mine life.
Perhaps the most significant benefit is the starting point for this paper, “Changing the Negative Perception of Cyanide.” Tailings dams are no longer considered toxic due to cyanide; and public perception of environmentally damaging gold projects changes 180⁰: It ceases to be an issue. The new gold standard.
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