NIGER EXPANDS MINING SECTOR WITH NEW COPPER AND LITHIUM PROJECTS
These initiatives aim to diversify the country’s mineral production, create jobs, and boost economic growth.
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Niger is making significant strides in developing its mining industry with the launch of new copper and lithium projects in the Agadez region.
These initiatives aim to diversify the country’s mineral production, create jobs, and boost economic growth.
The government has granted mining permits to two national companies—Compagnie Miniere de l’Air (Cominair SA) for copper and Compagnie Miniere de Recherche et d’Exploitation (Comirex SA) for lithium.
This marks a strategic move to harness Niger’s untapped mineral wealth and strengthen local participation in the sector.
The copper mine is expected to produce 2,700 tonnes annually for ten years, generating employment for approximately 300 people and contributing millions of dollars to the national economy.
Meanwhile, the lithium project is set to yield 300 tonnes per year for five years, further enhancing Niger’s position in the global mineral market.
In a broader push for resource sovereignty, the Nigerien government has also increased its stakes in mining projects, holding a 25% share in the copper venture and 40% in the lithium operation.
Additionally, authorities have reclaimed a lithium mining permit from French company Orano, signaling a shift toward greater national control over mineral resources.
Already a producer of uranium, gold, and oil, Niger is now expanding its portfolio with copper and lithium, reinforcing its ambition to become a key player in the global mining industry.
These initiatives aim to diversify the country’s mineral production, create jobs, and boost economic growth.
The government has granted mining permits to two national companies—Compagnie Miniere de l’Air (Cominair SA) for copper and Compagnie Miniere de Recherche et d’Exploitation (Comirex SA) for lithium.
This marks a strategic move to harness Niger’s untapped mineral wealth and strengthen local participation in the sector.
The copper mine is expected to produce 2,700 tonnes annually for ten years, generating employment for approximately 300 people and contributing millions of dollars to the national economy.
Meanwhile, the lithium project is set to yield 300 tonnes per year for five years, further enhancing Niger’s position in the global mineral market.
In a broader push for resource sovereignty, the Nigerien government has also increased its stakes in mining projects, holding a 25% share in the copper venture and 40% in the lithium operation.
Additionally, authorities have reclaimed a lithium mining permit from French company Orano, signaling a shift toward greater national control over mineral resources.
Already a producer of uranium, gold, and oil, Niger is now expanding its portfolio with copper and lithium, reinforcing its ambition to become a key player in the global mining industry.
