Niger puts Somaïr uranium mining in state hands
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What it is about
BloombergFrenchNigerCouncil Of MinistersArevaFrench Atomic Energy CommissionDepartment Of ArlitMadaouela Mining CompanyGoviex Uranium IncAgadez, Agadez, NigerTeloua, Agadez, NigerAzaoua, Tahoua, NigerMadouela, Agadez, NigerArlit, Agadez, Niger
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world-nuclear-news.org
24 Aug, 14:35over 43 hours26 Aug, 09:32
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Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- miningmx.com14:35first to report
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NIGER has granted a large-scale uranium-mining permit – previously held by French nuclear company Orano SA – to state-controlled Tsumco SA, Bloomberg reported. Tsumco is the company Niger created after nationalising Somaïr, according to minutes from a cabinet meeting on Friday. Orano previously held a 63% stake in Somaïr and operated the mine in partnership […]
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- world-nuclear-news.org09:32
Niger's Council of Ministers has awarded a mining permit previously held by Orano to the state-owned company set up earlier this year to replace SOMAÏR. ;