Niger's government has accused Orano of taking an excessive share of the mine's production, prompting the move to nationalise ...

Niger's main mine workers' union has thrown its support behind the military government's planned nationalisation of Somair, ...

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

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

The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between Niger and the French nuclear fuels company.

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 took control of Orano SA’s uranium mine, escalating a standoff with the French nuclear-power ...

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

French nuclear energy company Orano opposes Niger's decision to nationalize the Somair uranium mine. This move follows ...

Niger plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by the French company Orano, amid rising tensions ...

Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder, but the French operator has been shut out since the military-led government seized control of the uranium mine.