The government of Niger and French nuclear firm Orano have signed a deal to extend the operational life of the country's sole Uranium Mine. The mine, Somair, could continue working until 2040, 11 years beyond its currently expected closure. The deal includes a pledge by Orano to inject 26 billion CFA francs ($44 million) into education and other "priority" sectors in Niger. However, the two sides have agreed to postpone the start of mining at the northern site of Imouraren, which has estimated deposits of 200,000 tonnes of uranium -among the biggest in the world.

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