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International Cyanide Management Code For the Manufacture, Transport, and Use of Cyanide In the Production of Gold

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About the Cyanide Code

The Cyanide Code is amongst the most established certification programs in the mining sector. This voluntary industry program is focused on the safe management of cyanide by companies producing gold and/or silver and by companies producing and transporting cyanide.

Over 225 companies are signatories to the Cyanide Code

Worldwide Participants

Companies and operations participating in the Cyanide Code

Mining Operations

Production Operations

Transportation Operations

Resources

Document Library

The Cyanide Code program is supported by a variety of documents used in implementing and administering the program, including documents for becoming a Signatory, becoming an auditor, and documents used for auditing, such as Verification Protocols and related Guidance documents.

The International Cyanide Management Code

The Cyanide Code is intended to promote and help ensure the safe and environmentally responsible management of cyanide used within the gold and silver mining industries. Operations are assessed for compliance triennially by qualified, independent auditors.

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Participation in the Cyanide Code program represents a public commitment to the safe management of cyanide, and the protection of workers, the environment, and communities.