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Niger's mining code may finally be reformed

After many long months of discussion over reforming Niger's mining code, established in 2006, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. [...]

Published on 29/11/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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As uranium market soars, ex-Paladins return to their first love

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Benin has embarked on several initiatives aimed at giving its sluggish mining sector a boost, including revising its mining code, mapping its resources and setting up a stone-processing plant.

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A technique used in Kazakhstan may reduce uranium extraction costs

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Niger fears Orano's plans to end uranium production could deal fatal blow to economy

The plans of France's Orano (ex-Areva) group to end uranium production at its Cominak mine in early 2021 look likely to cause massive unemployment, a pollution risk and a drastic reduction in state revenues, as well as major financial problems for state-controlled coal and electricity producer Sonichar.

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Tax cuts in sight with goal to favour investment in mines

One of the key changes included in a revision of [...]

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Issoufou tampers with code to stay in uranium race

To make sure the country catches the wave of recovering commodity prices, Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou's government has decided to [...]

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Mali, Senegal, Togo
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

Niger
Niger's mining code may finally be reformed

Niger
As uranium market soars, ex-Paladins return to their first love

Benin
Talon goes all-out to boost mining sector

Niger
A technique used in Kazakhstan may reduce uranium extraction costs

Spotlight | Namibia, Russia
Rosatom's uranium mine project creates a stir

Niger
Niger fears Orano's plans to end uranium production could deal fatal blow to economy

Niger
Tax cuts in sight with goal to favour investment in mines

Niger
Issoufou tampers with code to stay in uranium race