Update on the situation in Niger
Situation update - September 8th, 2023
Orano's management continues to monitor events with the utmost attention, in constant liaison with employees on the ground.
The local teams are mobilized to ensure the continuity of activities at the Arlit and Akokan sites, and at our head office in Niamey, with support from the teams in France.
Given the ongoing closure of Niger's main supply corridor and diminishing stocks of chemical products, the SOMAÏR site has implemented a gradual reorganization of work by bringing forward its maintenance activities.
These measures will mitigate the impact of logistical difficulties and enable production to resume under optimum conditions as soon as the situation permits.
Meanwhile, the COMINAK remediation project continues in line with the Group's commitments and the project schedule.
Concerning the IMOURAREN project, the studies and other activities are continuing according to schedule.
The safety and security of personnel and the preservation of the environment remain our priority.
Orano's management offers its support to the teams and thanks all personnel involved for their outstanding professionalism.
Situation update - August 3rd, 2023
Situation update, August 3rd – 12am CET, concerning the events that occured in Niger on July 26th
Orano’s management continues to monitor the events in Niger with the utmost attention, in permanent liaison with the local teams.
The security of our employees in Niger and of our operational sites continues to be ensured with reinforced vigilance.
Concerning the evacuation of foreign citizens, Orano follows the instruction of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, as relayed by the French Embassy in Niger. All the employees affected by this measure were able to leave Niger if they wished to.
Our local teams are mobilized to ensure business continuity on our operational sites in Arlit and Akokan and at headquarters in Niamey with the support of employees in France.
The group supports the teams in Niger. A psychological support unit has been set up for the Group’s employees.
Situation update - August 1st, 2023
Situation update, August 1st, 2023 at 2pm CET concerning the events that occurred on July 26th in Niger.
The security of all the employees in Niger as well as that of our operational sites continues to be ensured with reinforced vigilance.
Orano’s management continues to monitor the events with the utmost attention, in liaison with the local teams.
Regarding foreign nationals, Orano is in constant discussion with the French authorities. The group closely follows the instructions given by the French Embassy to give the opportunity to employees to leave Niger if they wish so.
Le groupe Orano apporte son soutien aux équipes du Niger et les remercie pour leur professionnalisme.
The group supports its Nigerien teams and thanks them for their professionalism.
Activities at the operational sites in Arlit and Akokan as well as at the headquarters in Niamey are continuing.
Situation update - July 28, 2023
Following the events of July 26, 2023 in Niger, Orano is updating on the status of its activities in the country.
The Orano group is monitoring events with the utmost attention, in constant liaison with local management, employees on site.
Maintaining safety is our priority: to this end, the Group has stepped up its vigilance to ensure the security of our employees and our sites.
To date, activities at the operational sites in Arlit and at the headquarters in Niamey are continuing with an adapted organization in the context of the curfew in place throughout Niger.
The Orano group has been present in the country for 50 years through 3 companies incorporated under Nigerien law: COMINAK, SOMAÏR and IMOURAREN SA.
Niger accounts for 3% of the world's uranium production (48,000tU), source: WNA 2022.