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Niger Awards Former Orano-Operated Uranium Mine To State-Controlled Company
Niger has awarded a large-scale uranium mining permit previously held by French nuclear company Orano…
Niger Revokes Gold Mining Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Natural Resources
The military government of Niger has revoked several gold mining concessions as part of a…
La Mancha Cuts Back Endeavour Mining Holding After Share Price Surge
London-based investment firm La Mancha Resource Capital has reduced its stake in Endeavour Mining following…
Mali Takes Over Major Gold Mine, Pushes for Greater Sovereignty in Mining Sector
First brick of Mali's new refinery laid by President Goïta. Photo: Presidency of Mali June…
Mali and Niger Actions Pose Risks to Western Mining Interests
Western mining companies in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso face growing challenges as military juntas…
Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners
Orano’s Somair uranium mine in Niger. Credit: Orano France-based uranium miner Orano has lost operational…
France’s Orano loses operating licence at major uranium mine in Niger
State-owned Orano said it had been excluded from the Imouraren mine in northern Niger which…
Russia said to seek French-held uranium assets in Niger
Pit operations at Orano’s Somair uranium mine in Niger. Credit: Orano Russia is seeking to…
Chinese-owned gold mines in Niger ordered shut after herders report animal deaths
File photo: A general view of a sign that says "safety is life" at the…