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

The junta took action after accusing Orano of violating its shareholder agreement by extracting more uranium than the allowed ...

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Key Highlights Niger’s government has seized full control of SOMAÏR, its only active uranium mine, stripping Orano of its 63.4% stake. Officials accuse Orano of production misappropriation, ...

Niger’s military-led government announced on 19 June 2025 that it is nationalising the Somair uranium joint venture, formerly dominated by French nuclear fuel company Orano. The announcement, aired on ...