Operations
SEPTEMBER 2024
At FGM a crucial component of our operation is the use of cyanide in gold processing. While cyanide is a naturally occurring compound found in many plants and even essential for human health in small amounts, its industrial use requires careful management and stringent safety protocols.
This fact sheet provides an in-depth look at how Fosterville Gold Mine utilises cyanide in its gold extraction process, adhering to the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) - a globally recognized standard for gold mining companies. From transportation and storage to use and disposal, every step of the cyanide lifecycle at Fosterville is managed with utmost care and precision.
You can download the fact sheet below.
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Agnico Eagle Fosterville acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Taungurung Peoples of the Kulin Nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.