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How Cyanide Recovers GOLD

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector 41:04

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Learn how the gold cyanide process works to recover Gold! 70 percent of all newly mined gold is recovered with cyanide. Old gold mining techniques resulted in significant losses, with valuable gold ending up in the mine tailings. This video highlights the importance of cyanide in efficient gold mine recovery methods to prevent losing gold. Learn about the missed opportunities in mining history and the potential for finding gold in mine tailings.
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