IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been to Niger this week for high-level meetings with Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine and other senior officials to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology for mining, water management and cancer care.
During his two-day visit, the Director General also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Yaou Sangaré Bakary, Minister of Mines Ousmane Abarchi and Minister of Energy Haoua Amadou to discuss other development priorities, including sustainable energy.
Mining is one of Niger’s main economic activities, and the IAEA is ready to support Niger so that it can benefit even more from nuclear techniques to boost sustainability and development. During his visit, Mr Grossi visited two uranium mines, Compagnie Minière d’Akouta (COMINAK) and the Société des Mines de l’Aïr (SOMAIR). Niger is one of the world’s largest uranium producers.