Niger Takes Control of Gold Mine From Australian Operator

Niger seizes sole Australian-run industrial gold mine amid push for resource sovereignty – The North Africa Post

Niger’s military-led government has nationalized the country’s only industrial gold mine, Société des Mines du Liptako (SML), accusing its Australian operator, McKinel Resources, of “serious breaches,” including failure to fulfill a $10 million investment pledge. The junta, in power since a 2023 coup, framed the move as a strategic step toward national resource control. “In […]

Niger takes control of gold mine from Australian operator - The Press United

Authorities say the move aims to preserve a “highly strategic” mine after McKinel’s actions caused debts, unpaid wages, and shutdowns Niger’s transitional government has nationalized the country’s only industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian-owned operator of “grave contractual breaches” and failure to honor a promised $10 million investment plan. The West African country’s interim president, […] The post Niger takes control of gold mine f…

Niger takes control of gold mine from Australian operator

Niamey has said it is nationalizing the venture, 80% owned by McKinel, to preserve a “highly strategic” mine after debts and shutdowns Read F

Niger takes control of Samira Hill Gold Mine, eying greater share of Gold value chain - Africa Sustainability Matters

Niger’s military government has seized control of the Samira Hill gold mine, the country’s only industrial-scale gold operation, in a move that reflects two converging forces shaping Africa’s extractive industries: West Africa’s growing wave of resource nationalism and the continent-wide drive to capture more value from its mineral wealth. The junta, led by General Abdourahamane […]

NIGER NATIONALISES COUNTRY’S GOLD MINE

Sun 10 August 2025: Niger’s government has announced the nationalisation of the country’s sole industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of “serious breaches” as the West African country seeks greater control of natural resources. Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have severed relations with many foreign mining companies in recent years, with Niger nationalising the local […]