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requirements. Compliance with the rules, regulations, and laws of the host country's juris-
diction is necessary; this Code is not intended to contravene such laws. The Code focusses
exclusively on the safe management of cyanide that is produced, transported, and used for
the recovery of gold, and on de-toxification of mill tailings and leach solutions. It includes
requirements related to financial assurance, accident prevention, emergency response,
training, public reporting, stakeholder involvement, and verification procedures.

The Code focusses exclusively on
the safe management of cyanide
that is produced, transported,
and used for the recovery of
gold, and on de-toxifi cation of
mill tailings and leach solutions.

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