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Niger Seizes Control of French-operated Uranium Mine Amid Rising Tensions...
05 Dec, 2024 08:38 157 min read
French nuclear company Orano has revealed that Nigerien authorities have seized operational control of the Somair uranium mine, despite Orano’s 63% majority stake. The move is the latest act of aggression by Niger’s military-led government, which seized power in a 2023 coup, intensifying tensions with foreign investors in the West African country.... More