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Euronews
22-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Uzbekistan develops rare materials with greener extraction methods
Uzbekistan is scaling up efforts to develop and export critical raw materials, including uranium, copper and rare earths, while exploring greener extraction methods. In the Navoi region, a new French-Uzbek-Japanese joint venture is using in-situ leaching — an alternative to open-pit mining — to access uranium with reduced environmental impact. The project, led by Orano and Uzbekistan's state-owned Navoiyuran, aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of uranium. With demand rising for rare materials used in green technologies, Uzbekistan is adopting international best practices and OECD-aligned standards. Officials hope these steps will strengthen ties with European partners and attract more foreign investment in responsible resource development.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orano files lawsuit in Niger after staff detention and property seizure
French nuclear fuels company Orano has announced legal proceedings against the Republic of Niger following the detention of the director of Orano Mining Niger and the seizure of company property. The incident occurred during a raid by Nigerien security services on the offices of Orano subsidiaries SOMAÏR, COMINAK, IMOURAREN and Orano Mining in Niamey on 5 May. During the raid, electronic devices and cell phones were confiscated, and managing directors were interrogated. The director of Orano Mining Niger was taken to the headquarters of the Nigerien General Directorate of External Documentation and Surveillance (Direction Générale de la Documentation et de la Sécurité Extérieure), and communication with him has since been impossible. The police are also preventing Orano from accessing its subsidiary offices at Niamey. Orano said in a statement: 'Orano deplores this intervention, for which no legal basis nor reason has been offered, and has therefore decided to file a suit with the courts of the Republic of Niger for arbitrary arrest, illegal detention and unjust confiscation of the property of Nigerien companies, subsidiaries of Orano and the State of Niger itself. 'The Group once again expresses its deep concern at this situation and is doing everything it can to support its arrested colleague and the teams affected. Orano's top priority remains the security of all of its staff.' Previously, in December, Orano reported losing control over its Nigerien subsidiaries and initiated international arbitration against the State of Niger. Over the past year, Niger, along with neighbouring countries Mali and Burkina Faso, has intensified pressure on foreign mining companies by seizing assets and revoking permits as it seeks to assert greater control over its natural resources, reported Reuters. Malian authorities have detained foreign executives and confiscated gold reserves during negotiations with mining companies in recent months. Last month, Burkina Faso's junta pledged to assume control of additional foreign-owned industrial mines. In a separate development, Orano has solidified a partnership with Uzbekistan's Navoiyuran for the South Djengeldi uranium mining project. The joint venture, Nurlikum Mining, will integrate the project into Navoiyuran's operational framework, with Navoiyuran as the project operator. "Orano files lawsuit in Niger after staff detention and property seizure" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
