Cyanidation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007174",
  "term": "Cyanidation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The process of extracting gold and silver by leaching with cyanide (CN-). Cyanide, usually added in the form of a salt (e.g., NaCN, KCN), dissolves gold.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Abandoned Mite Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook; Appendix A: Acronym List and Glossary of Mining Terms at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/remedy/pdfs/appendix.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cyanidation/"
}