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Uranium-Rich Niger Reportedly Pauses New Mining Permits
Uranium-Rich Niger Reportedly Pauses New Mining Permits
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Niger is very rich in uranium deposits. Because of its unique characteristics, the element serves as the primary fuel for nuclear reactors. A chicken-egg sized... 25.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The government of Niger has temporarily halted the issuance of new mining licenses and ordered an audit of the industry, the ministry of mines reportedly said.The ministry, however, did not give an explanation for the license suspension.The West African country possesses the highest-quality uranium deposits on the continent and ranks as the seventh-largest global producer of uranium, the radioactive element utilized as a source of fuel for nuclear power, according to the World Nuclear Association.Last week, the price of a pound of uranium on the spot market reached $100, a level not seen since 2007, reports revealed. Niger, along with Namibia, South Africa, Malawi and Mauritania, could benefit from such a high price.
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Uranium-Rich Niger Reportedly Pauses New Mining Permits
18:13 25.01.2024 (Updated: 18:44 25.01.2024) Christina Glazkova
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Niger is very rich in uranium deposits. Because of its unique characteristics, the element serves as the primary fuel for nuclear reactors. A chicken-egg sized amount of uranium fuel can generate the same amount of power as 88 tonnes of coal, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The government of Niger has temporarily halted the issuance of new
mining licenses and ordered an audit of the industry, the ministry of mines reportedly said.
The ministry, however, did not give an explanation for the license suspension.
The West African country possesses the highest-quality uranium deposits on the continent and ranks as the seventh-largest global producer of uranium, the radioactive element utilized as a source of fuel for nuclear power,
according to the World Nuclear Association.
The country has one major uranium mining operation, run by France's state-owned Orano company.
Last week, the price of a pound of uranium on the spot market
reached $100, a level not seen since 2007, reports revealed. Niger, along with Namibia, South Africa, Malawi and Mauritania, could benefit from such a high price.
