Coverage dated June 20, 2024

Niger revokes French company’s operating permit at major uranium mine

Headline from WOWK Charleston

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Nigerien military authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for a large uranium mine from the French company Orano, the company said, significantly escalating tensions between the military junta and the country’s former colonial power.

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  1. WOWK Charleston

    Niger revokes French company’s operating permit at major uranium mine (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    WOWK Charleston's feed description

    NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Nigerien military authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for a large uranium mine from the French company Orano, the company said, significantly escalating tensions between the military junta and the country’s former colonial power.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium mine (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Removal of Orano licence highlights tensions with France, with Russia said to be eyeing the major site.

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