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Paris Probes Uranium Theft Amid Niger's Resource Takeover

12/21/2025

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The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into uranium theft from a Niger site formerly operated by Orano.
Niger's military junta nationalized the mine in June 2024 after a standoff with Orano.
General Abdourahamane Tiani says Niger will sell the uranium and asserts the country's rights to its resources.
Reports indicate about 1,000 tonnes have left the site, some to Niamey, while Orano no longer controls Niger operations.

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The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into uranium theft from a Niger site formerly operated by Orano.
Niger's military junta nationalized the mine in June 2024 after a standoff with Orano.
General Abdourahamane Tiani says Niger will sell the uranium and asserts the country's rights to its resources.
Reports indicate about 1,000 tonnes have left the site, some to Niamey, while Orano no longer controls Niger operations.