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Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa


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Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Cyanide dumps from mining, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

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Clock Cyanide Dome Dump Dumps Johannesburg Mine Mines Mining Pile Piles Poison Poisonous Roof Soil Southern Toxic Transvaal


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This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between the industrial progress of the 1930s gold mining boom in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, and the environmental consequences of the cyanide processing methods used during this period. The image shows several large piles of cyanide-laden soil, discarded from the gold extraction process, scattered across the landscape. The piles, which appear like mounds of putrefying earth, are surrounded by barren trees and buildings, their once vibrant foliage now stunted and lifeless due to the toxic effects of the cyanide. In the background, the dome of a clock tower and the roofs of houses can be seen, offering a stark reminder of the human presence and the impact of industrialization on the natural environment. The use of cyanide in gold mining, although effective in extracting gold, was a highly poisonous and environmentally damaging process, with long-term consequences that are still felt in the region today. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between human progress and the environment, and the need for sustainable practices in resource extraction.

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