Niger’s military government has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, operated by French nuclear firm Orano, citing “irresponsible, illegal, and unfair behavior” by the company. The government claims Orano took 86.3% of the mine’s production between 1971 and 2024, despite holding only a 63% stake in Somair. “Faced with the irresponsible, illegal, and […]