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French Government Declares Imerys Lithium Mine a Project of “Great National Importance”
The French Government has declared the Imerys lithium mine in Allier a project of "great national importance."
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France Unveils Plans to Revitalize Mining and Renewable Energy Sectors
France unveils plans to rejuvenate mining and renewable energy sectors to reduce import dependency and meet climate goals.
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France’s $1.6bn uranium deal with Mongolia faces delays
France-Mongolia's $1.6B uranium mining deal for nuclear reactors faces political delays, linked to the resignation of Mongolia's negotiator and concerns over safeguarding resources, potentially impacting Orano's supply expansion plans amidst global demand.
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Over €4 billion secured for European battery production
ACC has taken out a loan of 4.4 billion euros, increasing the funding for the construction of three gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell production in France, Germany, and Italy, and for R&D.…
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French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue
The French government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by commodities group Glencore but won’t go any further than that, Finance Minister Bruno Le…
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ArcelorMittal and French Government Invest €1.8 Billion to Decarbonize Dunkirk Steel Plant
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, in partnership with the French government, has announced an ambitious €1.8 billion investment to decarbonize its steel plant in Dunkirk, France.
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Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic, despite French pressure
Thirty-one countries have pledged to stop all deep-sea mining in polar regions at the One Planet Polar Summit, which ended in Paris on Friday (10 November), in a deal that Norway still…
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Kazakhstan and France intend to begin development of a uranium deposit in South Tortkuduk
The work will be carried out by a joint venture, which includes Kazatomprom (49%), KATCO and Orano Mining (51%).
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France’s Strategic Pivot to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan and Shaping Regional Dynamics
France’s strategic moves in Central Asia, exemplified by Macron’s recent visit to Uzbekistan, are driven by myriad factors.
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Kazakhstan may receive uranium enrichment technology from French Orano
The Kazakh nuclear company Kazatomprom is studying the possibility of participating in uranium conversion and enrichment technologies jointly with the French Orano, Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliev said on November 3.