French Nuclear Firm Weighs Sale of Niger Assets Amid Tense Junta Relations
In recent months, the relationship between the French state-owned nuclear fuel company, Orano, and the military government of Niger has been deteriorating, raising pivotal questions about the future of uranium mining in the region. Orano is now contemplating the sale of its uranium assets within Niger—a critical decision that reflects both geopolitical tensions and the complex landscape of international mining.
This shift comes on the heels of a coup in early 2023, which saw the military junta ousting a…