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Niger Court Action Over ‘fraudulent’ Uranium Deal

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Students and civil society activists believe they do not get a fair share from uranium trade Activists in Niger have started legal action into a uranium deal in which the country is said to have lost $3.25m. The scandal, known as “uranium-gate”, resulted from a 2011 transaction between French nuclear giant Areva and companies both … Read more

‘No Risk’ In Benin After Truck With Chemical For Nuclear Production…

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The French nuclear group Areva said Tuesday a truck carrying a chemical used in the uranium fuel process had tipped over in Benin, but there was “no risk” of contamination. The accident occurred in the West African country on Sunday near Dassa, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) north of the capital Cotonou. The truck was … Read more