Niger disputes French firm's uranium move
Niamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024
Niger's military junta is disputing a decision by French nuclear fuel firm Orano to halt uranium production, according to a document from a state partner in the venture seen Friday by AFP. Orano announced last month it was stopping production as from Thursday owing to what it termed increasingly difficult operating conditions in the country and financial issues. Nigerien state company So
Niger's military junta is disputing a decision by French nuclear fuel firm Orano to halt uranium production, according to a document from a state partner in the venture seen Friday by AFP. Orano announced last month it was stopping production as from Thursday owing to what it termed increasingly difficult operating conditions in the country and financial issues. Nigerien state company So