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

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

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

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 ...

in collaboration with the Niger State Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Forest Hunters Association, has arrested 33 suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Gbakuchi-Kontongba, Paikoro Local ...

The Niger State government also pledged to continue its efforts to eradicate illegal mining and ensure that mining operations comply with legal standards while assuring residents that there is no ...

Illegal mining has become a pressing issue in Niger State, raising concerns over environmental degradation, economic sabotage, and security threats. Many sites operate outside regulatory oversight ...

TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium and its wholly-owned subsidiary GoviEx Niger have signed a letter with the government of Niger, ...

adding that the letter formalizes its recent discussions held with Niger during and after the 2025 Mining Indaba conference. As part of the process, GoviEx will temporarily suspend its arbitration ...