Niger takes control of strategic uranium operations

Niger’s military administration has seized control of uranium mining operations previously managed by French nuclear firm Orano, marking a pivotal shift in resource management following the July military takeover. The transition affects substantial uranium reserves, impacting global supply chains for nuclear fuel production. Niger’s position as a top ten global uranium producer, previously contributing up to twenty percent of French uranium imports, underscores the strategic importance of these developments. Military leader Abdourahamane Tiani emphasizes the necessity of restructuring Western influence over natural resources, while maintaining openness to new international partnerships that align with current leadership priorities