Kumba full year profit to double

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

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.

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