One of its main contractors has halted activities at the Kouroussa gold mine as a result of contractual disputes.

Benjamin Mossman appealed the decision that found him guilty of 13 environmental violations, including discharging mine waste, failing to report environmental spills and dumping,

Refineries vetted by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s gold markets, said to be sourcing ore from “questionable suppliers and mines”.