Uranium deposits in the Republic of Niger

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · NUEXCO. Monthly Report to the Nuclear Industry

OSTI ID:103341

Niger is located at the southern edge of the Sahara desert in north-central Africa. The country covers a territory of 1,267,000 square kilometers (489,191 square miles), or about three times the size of California, with a population exceeding 7.5 million people. In 1989, Niger abandoned 16 years of military rule and is now on the way to a democratic system; the first multiparty elections are schedules for 1992. Mining industries are the primary base for Niger`s economy. Uranium is the leading export commodity, with revenues accounting for about one-third of Niger`s export earnings. Other mineral products include coal, tin, and small amounts of gold.

• OSTI ID: 103341
• Journal Information: NUEXCO. Monthly Report to the Nuclear Industry, Journal Issue: 283; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
NIGER
URANIUM DEPOSITS
GEOLOGIC SURVEYS
MAPS
DIAGRAMS