cyanide dump

India / Karnataka / Robertsonpet /

Not Unique to KGF, found all over world.
Gold is extracted from the ore and the spent ore may contain traces of cyanide. Hazardous substances like cyanide and its control comes under the purview of CPCB (Central Polution Control Board), Delhi and KPCB (Karnataka polution control board), Bangalore. CPCB is mainly the administrative authority and the State level bodies (KPCB) implement necessary action plans. Authority is Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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Coordinates:   12°57'30"N   78°15'56"E
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