What are some of the by-products of gold mining?

Depending on where gold is being mined there will be different by-products owing to the different mineral compositions of the ore body. These by-products often include copper, silver, and zinc and in certain parts of the world, like South Africa, uranium. Mercury is also present on occasion and in the processing of gold sulphuric acid is generated as a by-product at some operations.

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