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Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit

Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit

USA-based African Discovery Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire the uranium exploration licence for the Ouricha-3 deposit in Niger from Central Global Access International Niger. Meanwhile, GoviEX plans to seek damages for the withdrawal of its mining rights to the Madaouela deposit.

Uranium & Fuel 18 July 2024

Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights

Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights

The Vancouver-based company said it has been informed by the Minister of Mines, by letter, "that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit, which is now in the public domain".

Uranium & Fuel 05 July 2024

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Podcast: How are the USA's historic new Vogtle nuclear units doing?

Podcast: How are the USA's historic new Vogtle nuclear units doing?

Southern Nuclear's Senior Vice President at Vogtle 3 and 4, John Williams, on the achievement of completing the first new US nuclear power units in more than 30 years - and the lessons which can be shared.

Perspectives 04 July 2024

Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project

Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project

France's Orano has announced that Nigerien authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine, which was issued to its subsidiary Imouraren SA in 2009.

Uranium & Fuel 21 June 2024

Preparatory activities begin at Imouraren

Preparatory activities begin at Imouraren

Orano has restarted preparatory work for the Imouraren uranium mine in Niger where the company has previously said it intends to carry out an in-situ leach pilot programme - but press reports suggest the Nigerien mining ministry might be about to revoke the operating permit for the project.

Uranium & Fuel 17 June 2024

Niger minister visits Dasa uranium project

Niger minister visits Dasa uranium project

Niger's Mines Minister Ousmane Abarchi took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the processing plant at Global Atomic Corporation's site, and expressed the government's support for the project when he visited the mine on 3 May.

Uranium & Fuel 07 May 2024

Updated study extends Niger mine life

Updated study extends Niger mine life

An updated feasibility study for Global Atomic's Dasa project has more than doubled the mine life with uranium production increasing by 55%. The company has also announced its fourth offtake agreement for the mine, where processing operations are expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

Uranium & Fuel 07 March 2024

'Full government support' for Niger uranium project

'Full government support' for Niger uranium project

The Government of Niger has confirmed its "full support" for Global Atomic Corporation's Dasa uranium project, the company has said. The project is still pencilled in to make its first yellowcake deliveries in 2025 and remains unimpaired by a recent US decision to put a hold on US Development Bank financing following the coup that took place in Niger earlier this year.

Uranium & Fuel 16 October 2023

Orano gives updates on uranium enrichment plans and Niger situation

Orano gives updates on uranium enrichment plans and Niger situation

Orano has revealed plans to extend enrichment capacity at its Georges Besse II uranium enrichment plant, and has begun the regulatory process to produce HALEU there. Separately, the company has confirmed it is "reorganising" work at its Niger operations to mitigate logistical impacts following the recent coup.

Uranium & Fuel 11 September 2023

Work continues at Dasa as Niger 'relatively calm'

Work continues at Dasa as Niger 'relatively calm'

Global Atomic Corporation said the current circumstances in Niger could delay commissioning of the processing plant at its Dasa project by up to 12 months, but expects to be able to resume dialogue with the country's Ministry of Mines following the appointment of a new minister.

Uranium & Fuel 11 August 2023