Niger, uranium

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.
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.
Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine
Paris – French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Wednesday that authorities in Niger have taken control of its Somair uranium mine as the military-led government steps up pressure on foreign investors in the West African country.
France’s Orano loses operational control of Niger uranium Mine
French nuclear fuels group Orano has announced the loss of operational control over its Somair uranium mine in Niger, citing
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.
Orano Confirms the Loss of Operational Control of SOMAÏR in Niger
For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been suffering in the governance of SOMAÏR1, of which it is the majority shareholder and operator in Niger. The decisions taken at the company's board meetings are no longer being applied and,
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.
France's Orano Says Niger Junta Controls Uranium Firm
French nuclear group Orano said Wednesday that authorities in Niger had taken "operational control" of its uranium mining unit, in an escalating spat between the company and the country's military junta.
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France's Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant Somair
French nuclear fuels company Orano warned on Friday of a "deteriorating financial situation" at its Somair uranium plant in Niger, whose board it said had sought a temporary halt on expenditures ...