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Niger Signs Long-Delayed Uranium Deal with Areva

The government of Niger said Monday that it has renegotiated its expired mining contract with the French uranium company Areva, after more than two years of negotiations.  Activists say they are cautiously optimistic about the terms of the new deal, in which Areva has promised to increase royalties to the country and invest in local infrastructure. The exact terms of the new contract have not yet been made public, but according to a joint statement by Areva and Niger’s government,...


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