NIAMEY/PARIS (Reuters) -Niger plans to nationalise the Somair uranium mine operated by France's Orano after months of ...

Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French ...

Niger's military junta says it will nationalise the majority French-owned local uranium company in the latest escalation in a ...

Niger's military government seizes Orano’s uranium mine, escalating disputes with France amid a broader push for resource ...

Niger's government announced plans to nationalise the Somair uranium joint venture operated by French nuclear fuels company ...

Niger’s nationalisation of Somair mine operated by Orano comes as it moves away from France and closer to Russia.

Niger accused Orano of taking a disproportionate share of the uranium produced at the site. Orano has been operating in Niger ...

Niger's militia junta has stated a list of grievances with the French company Orano, which owns a controlling stake in one of ...

Key Highlights Niger’s government has seized full control of SOMAÏR, its only active uranium mine, stripping Orano of its 63.4% stake. Officials accuse Orano of production misappropriation, ...

The Nigerien Council of Ministers, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, adopted a draft ordinance nationalizing Societe des Mines de l ...

Move marks sharp escalation in tensions between West African country’s government and state-owned French group ...