- Niger’s government takes control of uranium mines previously managed by French company Orano.
- The Junta revoked Orano’s mining license, declaring uranium a public domain resource.
- Relations with France worsen following the military takeover in July 2023.
- Niger invites Russian companies to invest in uranium and other resources.
- Orano faces financial losses and production halts amid escalating challenges.
- New mining laws aim to increase taxes on foreign companies, ensuring better deals for resource exploitation.
