France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

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Niger-France relations: Nuclear giant Orano loses control of uranium operations to junta

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In recent developments, relations between Niger's military government and France have sharply declined, especially regarding the critical sector of uranium

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Tensions Between Niger and France Escalate Amid Uranium Mining Control - The Global Herald

Source link : https://www.afric.info/2024/12/08/news/nuclear-giant-orano-loses-control-of-uranium-operations-to-junta/ AFP In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger’s military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out of any significant sector in their economy – and particularly uranium mining. This week the French state nuclear company Orano announced that the junta – which deposed France’s ally, Preside…

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AFP In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger’s military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out of any significant sector in their economy – and particularly uranium mining. This week the French state nuclear company Orano announced that the junta – which deposed France’s ally, President Mohamed Bazoum, in a […]

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Nuclear giant Orano loses control of uranium operations to junta

French nuclear energy firm Orano confirmed Wednesday that Niger’s military junta has taken operational control of its uranium mining subsidiary, Somair. This marks the latest escalation in a series of tensions between France and its former West African colony following a coup last July that upended the country’s political and economic alliances. Orano announced in October last year that it had already suspended production at Somair due to worsen…

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France’s Orano Loses Command of Uranium Mines to Niger Junta

— The French company Orano announced that Niger has taken “operational control” of its uranium mining division in the context of a growing conflict between the company and the authorities of the African state, says Radio France Internationale (RFI). Previously, the authorities revoked Oran's permit to develop one of the largest uranium deposits in the world — Imouraren, whose reserves are estimated at 200,000 tons. Niger is in seventh place in t…

– RFILa società francese Orano ha annunciato che il Niger ha preso il “controllo operativo” della sua divisione mineraria di uranio nell’ambito di un crescente conflitto tra la società e le autorità dello Stato africano, afferma Radio France Internationale (RFI). In precedenza, le autorità hanno revocato il permesso di Orano per sviluppare uno dei più grandi giacimenti di uranio del mondo – Imouraren, le cui riserve sono stimate in 200.000 tonne…

Niger-France relations: Nuclear giant Orano loses control of uranium operations to junta

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