Cyanide, a naturally-occurring chemical compound of carbon and nitrogen, is used in various forms in many industrial applications. Sodium cyanide is extremely effective in extracting gold, silver, and copper metals from ore and has been used safely for this purpose in Nevada for over 100 years. (more…)
Cyanide Use and Management in Mining
Monday, June 27th, 2011Tags: Cyanide, Mine Safety, Miner Safety, Nevada Mining Association
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Cortez Hills – The Story of Nevada’s Newest Large-Scale Mine
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011The development and recent commissioning of Barrick Gold Corporation’s Cortez Hills mine, located in Lander County south of Battle Mountain, demonstrates the significant time, study, consultation and permitting that are required to develop a modern mine in the state of Nevada. (more…)
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Great Basin College: Partnering to support education in rural Nevada
Monday, June 20th, 2011The Great Basin College (GBC) Mine Maintenance Training Program that was initiated in the 1980s and featured in the 2010 Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) sustainability report highlights this early example of the mining industry’s decades-long commitment to supporting and expanding education in rural Nevada. Mining companies, including Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont Mining Corporation, have worked closely with others in the community to support the expansion of higher education in the region, with a particular focus on GBC. (more…)
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