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Cyanide Management

Kumtor manages cyanide in accordance with the International Cyanide Management Code for the Manufacture, Transport and Use of Cyanide in the Production of Gold (the Cyanide Code), to which Centerra Gold Inc. is a signatory.

International Cyanide Management Code Certificate

The Cyanide Code is recognized as international best practice and helps protect human health and reduce the potential for environmental impacts. Companies that become signatories to the Cyanide Code must have their operations audited by an independent third party every 3 years to demonstrate compliance.

Kumtor integrates the Cyanide Code principles and standards of practice into its Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

As at June 2019, the Cyanide Code had approximately 186 signatories (members). This includes Centerra Gold among the 47 signatory gold mining companies.

Further

pdfImpact of the Cyanide Spill at Barskaun, Kyrgyz Republic May 20, 1998