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Scientists discover new non-toxic gold mining method

Kerry Hall | May 15, 2013 | 10:49 pm Precious Metals Gold 

Researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois have discovered a new method for mining gold which is inexpensive and non-toxic, reports Phys.org. Instead of cyanide, the procedure uses cornstarch to separate gold from raw materials. It can also be used on...

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