Niger’s military junta takes control of Uranium mining, straining ties with France
Niger’s military junta has taken bold steps to distance itself from France, particularly in the uranium mining sector, marking a significant shift in the country’s...
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Nigeria and France forge partnership to boost critical minerals sector and sustainable mining
The Federal Government of Nigeria and France have reached an agreement to collaborate on joint projects aimed at promoting and diversifying the value chain of...
Prony Resources to resume operations at Goro nickel mine in France following civil unrest
Prony Resources New Caledonia will restart operations at its Goro mine and battery-grade nickel production plant, located in the southern part of New Caledonia, after...
Rio Tinto partners with GravitHy to supply iron ore for low-carbon steel production in France
Rio Tinto’s agreement to supply iron ore pellets for GravitHy’s sustainable ironmaking project in France is a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of...
Niger courts Russian investment in uranium and natural resources amid tensions with France
Niger is seeking to attract Russian companies to invest in its uranium and other natural resource sectors, as relations with France continue to deteriorate. The...
Eramet suspends battery recycling plant plans in France as electric vehicle sector faces setbacks
French mining company Eramet announced that it is suspending plans to build a battery recycling plant, marking the second such project in France to be...
Aurania Resources signs MOUs for nickel-rich beach placer exploitation in France
Aurania Resources Ltd. has signed non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the Communes of Ogliastro and Nonza in Cap Corse, Northern Corsica, France, through its...
Public debate highlights divisions over France’s largest lithium mine project amid environmental concerns
The National Commission for Public Debate (CNCP) released its findings on September 30 regarding France’s largest lithium mine project after a five-month public discussion. Despite...
Prony Resources considered as potential nickel supplier for Sibanye-Stillwater’s battery production in France
Sibanye-Stillwater is evaluating New Caledonia’s Prony Resources as a potential nickel supplier for manufacturing battery-grade materials at its Sandouville plant in France. The Johannesburg-based precious...
France plans nickel and cobalt refinery to strengthen supply chain
The French government is endorsing a private sector initiative to establish a nickel and cobalt refinery near Bordeaux, aimed at strengthening the country’s electric vehicle...