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The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2025 | 2:56 pm

The action was taken to head off the development of a potential "corner" on the market or an "undesirable situation", it said.

Reuters | June 20, 2025 | 2:28 pm

Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.

Reuters | June 20, 2025 | 9:58 am

The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 20, 2025 | 7:40 am

Mining boss becomes a hero, dies rescuing students from drowning