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Niger has revoked Orano's mining permit for uranium, citing the company's failure to manage 20 million tons of radioactive waste at Akokan, which threatens public health. This decision was made by former President Mohamed Bazoum in June 2023.

Niger, which possesses 5% of global uranium reserves, saw the Imouraren site expected to produce 5,000 tons annually but has faced delays from Orano for two decades. The government has signed a deal with Global Atomic for the Dasa project, aiming for production by 2027. Additionally, new mining permits have been issued for copper and lithium, while Niger explores partnerships to improve its uranium market position.