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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

France works together with Russia in the nuclear industry.

https://apnews.com/article/germany-france-russia-nuclear-power-rosatom-framatome-ce47027005349580306d55553c7f1142

Also in 2023 none of the European supply came from China. Almost half came from Russia/Kazakhstan

The relationship with Niger is fragile, since Niger kicked out the remaining French troops from France post-colonial presence in West Africa. It seems Niger is instead looking towards Canada.

https://www.neimagazine.com/news/uranium-tensions-subside-in-niger/

And this only represents principal availability, without looking at the costs.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    France was forcing Niger to give up its resources for a fraction of market value while keeping them from developing industry. Buy their product at a fair market value, or even better: follow China's mutual development strategy and provide funds and experts to build a refinery.

    China doesnt mine much uranium, but they do fabricated fuel pellets with ore from Kazakhstan.

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