Africa
Both mines in Arlit still in “maintenance mode”
Areva (Somair and Cominak) has put both its mines in northern Niger in so-called “maintenance mode” since mid-January. Currently, the Nigerian government and the French company are struggling over mining rights and taxes, as the current contract ended last year. Niger : les deux mines d’Areva toujours à l’arrêt pour «maintenance» (RFI)
Read MoreA Monsieur, le Maire de la Commune Urbaine d’Arlit
[17/12/2013] Dans le contexte des prochaines renégociations entre le gouvernement nigérien et le groupe AREVA, les organisations de la société civile et la population d’Arlit avaient manifesté le samedi 12 octobre 2013 afin de soutenir notre gouvernement pour que les préoccupations des populations nigériennes en générale et celle d’Arlit en particulier soient prises en compte…
Read MoreKrugersdorp in South Africa
Mine tailings and radioactive waste are threatening lives and environment of the people living in the settlements on top. News & Activities on Krugersdorp
Read MoreDeeds by Uranium One at Dominion Reefs
The national Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has reported at least 18 workers have died of work related causes over the past four years, and four women employees reported miscarriages in the past year. These concerns were further verified in 2007 when government inspectors called on Uranium One “to halt all mining…
Read MoreMounana in Gabon
Mounana is a town in Gabon. It lies on the N3 road and from 1958 until the 1990s was a major uranium mining centre. The mine is now closed due to studies on the health conditions of the mine workers. Ironically, due to the closure, the company ceased to pay the medical bills for their…
Read MoreBakouma
Bakouma is situated at the Gboyo River. It is on the northern end of the Mbomou forest, which has an area of 10.000 km². There was to be uranium mining at the operation site here, but AREVA has shut down all operation for the time being. These are quotes from their 2012 Annual Report and…
Read MoreDeutsche Welle on Uranium exploitation in Tanzania
“Though many consider the risks incalculable, Tanzania is planning to mine its radioactive uranium. A history of gold mining shows that the country, its people and abundant wildlife stand to gain little from doing so.” Read the whole article at Deutsche Welle.
Read MoreUranium ore tempts Tanzania to dig dangerously
“Though many consider the risks incalculable, Tanzania is planning to mine its radioactive uranium. A history of gold mining shows that the country, its people and abundant wildlife stand to gain little from doing so.” Read the whole article at Deutsche Welle.
Read MoreExperts still concerned about dangers of uranium mining
Press coverage on the results of the Bahi Conference, by David Kisanga.
Read MoreThe Mkuju Uranium Project is far from being “on track”
A response to the Daily News Article “Mkuju uranium project on track, says Mantra”. The fact that MANTRA launched this article – referring to that February conference which is already OLD, outdated news – may be a direct consequence of our activities – MANTRA may feel they have to ‘affirm’ THEIR project.
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