Japan completely without nuclear power for the first time since 1970

The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage.

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

Indonesia is now considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the metal.

The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence.