INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In the shifting sands of international relations, the French corporation Orano stands at a precarious crossroads in Niger.The company, a
stalwart in uranium mining for over half a century, faces the potential revocation of its rights to mine at the Imouraren deposit, one of
economic engagements on the global stage
operations at the Somair mine in Niger until 2040, committing to significant local investments, including in education.Geopolitical Tensions
Threaten French Uranium Interests in Niger
(Photo Internet reproduction)However, the fate of the Imouraren project hangs in uncertainty
Scheduled for 2015, its launch was repeatedly delayed post-Fukushima due to plummeting uranium prices.Today, its future is indeterminate as
regions experiencing political upheaval.For France, which depends on Niger for a significant portion of the uranium that powers its nuclear
reactors, the stakes are high.Any disruption could impact not only its energy security but also reshape its diplomatic relationships across
the region.The unfolding scenario in Niger could signal a pivotal shift in the dynamics of global uranium supply and international
