Niger embraces Russia for uranium production leaving France …
2 days ago · On 8 November, Mining Minister Ousmane Abarchi announced that Niger is actively seeking to attract Russian investment in uranium and other natural resources. The move comes against the backdrop of ...
Niger pulls French firm's permit for big uranium mine
Jun 21, 2024 · Orano has been mining in Niger for more than 50 years. Niger's military government has revoked a French fuel producer's permit to operate at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the...
Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant
8 hours ago · Credit: Orano. Paris – French nuclear fuels company Orano warned on Friday of a “deteriorating financial situation” at its Somair uranium plant in Niger, as the West African nation ...
France's Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium …
16 hours ago · PARIS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - French nuclear fuels company Orano warned on Friday of a "deteriorating financial situation" at its Somair uranium plant in Niger, where it said Somair's board had sought ...
Perfect Storm: Niger’s Uranium Amidst Sahelian Chaos
Nov 27, 2023 · Niger’s uranium mines, one of the key sources of raw material for French nuclear power plants, face an uncertain future as France withdraws. The economic and political consequences for Niger and the region could be broad and unexpected.
Niger disputes closure of Somair uranium mine
Nov 7, 2024 · Niger’s military government is disputing a decision by French nuclear fuel firm Orano to cease uranium production at the Somair uranium mine, according to a document from a state partner in the venture seen Friday by Agence France-Presse. Orano announced in October that it was stopping production in face of increasingly difficult operating ...
Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium …
21 Jun 2024. Niger’s military government has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s biggest uranium mines, as it continues to cut ties with...
Niger Revokes French Company's Operating Permit at Major Uranium …
Jun 21, 2024 · NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Nigerien military authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for a large uranium mine from the French company Orano, the company said, significantly escalating tensions...
Are Niger's uranium supplies to France under scrutiny?
Sep 28, 2023 · Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger were to prevent France from mining more of its uranium? DW asked experts in Niger and Europe about the energy supply chain in the wake of the coup.
Niger is among the world's biggest uranium producers | Reuters
Jul 28, 2023 · Niger, which has Africa's highest-grade uranium ores, produced 2,020 metric tons of uranium in 2022, about 5% of world mining output, according to the WNA. This was down from 2,991 tons in...