Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Cyanide Toxicity Environmental Impact, Unknown

Historical information

Bendigo Mining 1993 to present
In the 1980s Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/

Physical description

One page, double sided document. Effects of cyanide, in the form of sodium cyanide (NaCN) used at the Williams United and Carshalton projects are examined in the paper. On back of page, a Hazard and Risk assessment details any potential impact of the cyanide on the environment ( presumably at the Woodvale Evaporation Facility, although not stated). On bottom of page: 'Bendigo Mining will monitor ponds to check the impact on local wildlife'.

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