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This study assessed free cyanide levels in water and soil across three ASGM sites\u2014Zougnazagmiline, Guido, and Galgouli. Water samples (surface and groundwater) and topsoil (0\u201320 cm) were analyzed using the pyridine\u2013pyrazolone method. Data were statistically and spatially processed using SPSS version 29.0 and the Google Earth Engine in conjunction with QGIS version 3.34, respectively. A site conceptual model (SCM) was also developed, based on the literature review, field observations, and validation by multidisciplinary experts in public health, toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental engineering, and the mining sector, through a semi-structured survey. The results showed that 9.26% of the water samples exceeded the WHO guideline (0.07 mg\/L), with peaks of 1.084 mg\/L in Guido and 2.42 mg\/L in Galgouli. At Zougnazagmiline, the water type differences were significant (F = 64.13; p &lt; 0.001), unlike the other sites. In the soil, 29.36% of the samples exceeded 0.5 mg\/kg, with concentrations reaching 9.79 mg\/kg in Galgouli. A spatial analysis revealed pollution concentrated near the mining areas but spreading to residential and agricultural zones. 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