What is the role of arsenic in the mining industry
Arsenic trioxide is obtained as a byproduct from dusts and residues produced during the treatment of other metal ores such as gold and copper [25] The arsenic trioxide can be purified on site or sold to a refinery [7] China is the world s leading producer of arsenic 25 000 tonnes in 2021 but Chile 11 000 tonnes Morocco 8 000 tonnes