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Safe Management of Cyanide for the Gold Mining Industry

 

Safe management of cyanide and cyanide-containing mill tailings and leach solutions is critical for gold mining companies and environmental care generally. The International Cyanide Management code for the manufacture, transport and use of cyanide in the production of gold is a voluntary program, where companies who adopt the code requirements can be certified. The program was put in place to:

  • Ensure responsible management of cyanide used in gold mining
  • Enhance the protection of human health, and
  • Reduce the potential for environmental impacts.

Companies that become signatories to the Code must have their operations audited by an independent third party to demonstrate their compliance with the Code. Audit results are made public on this web site to inform stakeholders of the status of cyanide management practices at certified operations (www.cyanidecode.org).

Central Systems has recently undertaken remedial and new concrete works, structural modification, piping and electrical/instrumentation upgrades to safeguard cyanide storage at Barrick Gold's Granny Smith processing plant (located 950 kilometers north-east of Perth and 23 kilometers south of Laverton, Western Australia.

Corrosion is an ongoing issue for manufacturing and processing plants. Central Systems sports an enviable track record for precision and quality of workmanship and has a record of working at numerous remote sites. These range from wheat processing, gold, nickel, salt, iron ore, oil & gas and mineral processing facilities through to ports, sewage and marine facilities. Every project has specific requirements and Central Systems is able to specify tailored solutions to extend the life of structures, infrastructure and industrial assets while working closely with clients to fit into project and shutdown maintenance schedules, reducing down-time to operational plants. The mine site experience gained over the years has been integral to the company's continued growth and success.

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