There has been a renewed interest in developing and implementing cyanide management codes and guidelines for the mining and metal finishing industries. Below are links to some of the more prominent cyanide management codes and guidelines.
Cyanide Codes & Guidelines
International Cyanide Management Code
Voluntary cyanide management code for the gold and silver mining industries developed by the International Cyanide Management Institute.
www.CyanideCode.org
South African Guideline on Cyanide Management for Gold Mining
Guideline developed by the Chamber of Mines in South Africa for the management of cyanide in gold and silver mining.
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Managing Cyanide in Metal Finishing
USEPA has developed a guidance document for managing cyanide in the metal finishing workplace.
Download Now (141 kB)
Guidelines for Storage, Handling and Distribution of Alkali Cyanides
The European Cyanide Sector Group recently published a guidance document dealing with the many aspects of cyanide management. This is a useful reference document in conjunction with other cyanide management codes and guidance documents.
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Cyanide Management Videos
Following completion of six regional workshops in 2003 on cyanide management for the gold industry, four videos have been produced by the Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research (ACMER). Topics covered include Cyanide Facts, Risk, Health and Emergency Response, Site Management of Cyanide, and the International Cyanide Management Code.
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The Management of Cyanide in Gold Extraction
The International Council on Mining and Minerals (ICMM) has published the handbook "The Management of Cyanide in Gold Extraction" in both English and Spanish editions.
Download the English Version Now (1.0 MB)
El Manejo del Cianuro en la Extracción de Oro
El International Council on Mining and Minerals (ICMM) ha publicado el manual "El Manejo del Cianuro en la Extracción de Oro" en ediciones inglesas y españolas.
Descargue la Versión Española Ahora (1.1 MB)
Cyanide Management Handbook
Best practice environmental management in mining handbook for cyanide published by Environment Australia.
Download Cyanide Management Handbook Now (3.8 MB)
Australian Minerals Industry Code for Environmental Management
General code for environmental management developed by the Minerals Council of Australia.
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WorkSafe Western Australia
Cyanide: Information on Handling, Storage and First Aid.
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Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Precious Minerals Mining
The United Nations International Finance Corporation (IFC) issued draft "Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
for Precious Minerals Mining" in July 2004 for public comment. This document contains proposed guidance for cyanide levels in various mine-related waters.
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European Union Proposed Guidelines
In February 2003, the European Union (EU) presented a draft document titled "Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Management of Waste from the Extractive Industries". Article 13 of this proposed directive considers a tiered phase-in of WAD cyanide limitations for mine tailings at levels of 50, 25 and 10 mg/L.
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Emergency Planning and Response
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) is a public service hotline for firefighters, law enforcement and other emergency responders to obtain information and assistance for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials.
User's Guide for Emergency Responsers (135 kB)
Transportation Security Guidelines (173 kB)
American Chemistry Council - Responsible Care
Motor carrier security guidance for the Responsible Care security code.
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United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations has published a series of handbooks on emergency planning and response.
Dangerous Goods Transport (7.2 MB)
Emergency Preparedness and Response (1.2 MB)
Hazard Identification (5.6 MB)
Port Emergencies (3.5 MB)
Accident Response (2.8 MB)
Emergency Awareness (427 kB)
Concientizcion de Emergencias (1.5 MB)
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
The OECD published the handook "Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response".
Download Now (1.4 MB)
Cyanide Producers Can Assist Operators
The major international cyanide producers routinely handle cyanide as a part of their normal operations and will provide customers with cyanide management assistance. Orica Mining Chemicals has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safely delivering cyanide to mining operations worldwide. Please contact them for further information about their products, safety policies and training programs (links).
Orica Cyanide Handling and Packaging (651 kB)
Out of Print Publications
There are several out of print publications dealing with cyanide management that are valuable contributions to this topic. Contact the Cyantists if you are interested in obtaining copies of any of the following publications.
Code of Practice for the Use of Cyanide in Mines and Quarries
New Zealand Ministry of Energy, 1988
Nevada Cyanide Management Plan
U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 1991
Cyanide Management Guidelines
Western Australia Department of Minerals and Energy, 1992
Technical Guide for the Environmental Management of Cyanide in Mining
British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation
Cyanide Sub-Committee, 1992
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