Who makes the most of Niger’s Uranium?

Niger needs French protection and France needs Uranium. But the relationship is far from equal. Sam Piranty of ThinkAfricaPress provides a closer look: Vive la Françafrique! Who Benefits from Niger’s Uranium?

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Azelik

On Nov. 9, 2007, the government of Niger granted Société des Mines d’Azelik (SOMINA) a mining license for the Azelik uranium deposit. SOMINA was formed on June 5, 2007, by the state of Niger and its Chinese partners. Azelik is a ruin city in the district of Ingall. Greater settlements in the vicinity are Agadez,…

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Uranium mining did not bring any money to Niger

[06.02.2014] “Uranium has not enriched Niger. The former French colony remains one of the poorest countries on earth. More than 60 percent of its 17 million people survive on less than $1 a day.” (Reuters: Special Report – Area and Niger’s uranium fight) Further information on Niger

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