South Africa to officially launch state mining company

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.

Sales revenue for the third tender fell 7% to $71 million, bringing year-to-date revenue to $146 million, down from $188 million last year.