Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
French nuclear firm Orano says the military authorities in Niger have taken control of its uranium mining operations in the West African country. After seizing power in a coup in July last year, Niger's military rulers said they would revamp rules regulating the mining of raw materials by foreign companies.
French Nuclear Firm Says Niger Junta Takes Over Uranium Mine
Orano SA said Niger has taken operational control of the Somair uranium mine, in an escalating clash between the French state-controlled nuclear group and African nation’s military junta.
France's Orano says it has lost control of uranium mine in Niger
French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Wednesday that it had lost control of its Somair uranium mine in Niger, with board decisions no longer being followed and Niger authorities having taken control.
France's Orano Says Niger Takes Control Of Uranium Firm
French nuclear group Orano on Wednesday said that authorities in military-led Niger had taken "operational control" of its uranium mining unit in the African country.
French nuclear firm says it has lost control of uranium mine to Niger's junta
Niger, responsible for approximately 4% of global uranium output, has long been a key supplier for Orano, a significant player in the nuclear energy sector. ・Orano has lost control of its Somair uranium mine in Niger due to governance issues and interference by Nigerien authorities.
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