 The soupy byproduct of the cyanide nitrate chemical process is both toxic and radioactive and collects in a tailing pond.There have been numerous incidents of animals dying near and around the plant's area.Also, within the years 2003 and 2008, there have been at least 10 accidents at the plant, some of which have resulted in the discharge of the cyanide soup into neighboring agricultural lands and fisheries, killing off cows and fish stock.