Niger miners back uranium nationalisation
Niger mine workers’ union supports nationalisation of uranium mine as government moves to reclaim control from French operator Orano.
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Niger takes control of French-run uranium joint venture Somair
Niger nationalizes the Somair uranium mine run by French firm Orano amid worsening ties and a dispute over mining agreements and operations.
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France’s Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger
The company stated that it had been unable to reach its mining director in Niger, Ibrahim Courmo, who was reportedly detained by Niger’s external intelligence agency
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French uranium firm loses contact after Niger raid
Niger raided French uranium company Orano’s offices, deepening a conflict that began after the 2023 military coup.
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Niger seizes control of French company Orano’s uranium mine
Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, stated that decisions made during the mine’s board meetings are no longer being enforced
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