Niger on Sunday announced the imminent start of copper mining in its desert north as the country seeks to diversify its ...

The government has given a permit to a national company, Compagnie Miniere de l’Air (Cominair SA), to begin mining in the ...

A draft decree adopted by Niger's Council of Ministers grants Niger-owned Compagnie Minière de Recherche et d'Exploitation ...

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Niger on Sunday announced the imminent start of copper mining in its desert north as the country seeks to diversify its exploitation of raw materials. Niger, which is already a major producer of ...

It is estimated that the site will produce an average of 2,700 tonnes of copper per year over a period of 10 years. The mineral mining industry is a key part of the economy of Niger. Minerals ...

Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it's also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their ...

Reports indicate that the government also wants to enhance domestic copper mining resources by 10% over the next three years. In 2023, China’s mined copper output fell to 1.7 million tons from 1 ...