- Niger announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium joint venture, terminating its collaboration with French company Orano.
- The decision accompanies grievances over the expiration of the mining agreement and alleged French government hostility.
- Orano, owning a 63% stake, has faced operational exclusion since Niger's military government assumed control.
Niger’s government has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium joint venture, currently operated by French nuclear fuel company Orano.
Niger's Junta to nationalise uranium mine operated by France’s nuclear giant Orano
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