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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Niger: General Tiani Opens the Door to Returning Uranium to Orano

General Abourahamane Tiani of Niger is willing to return part of the uranium produced by Orano, as tensions with the French mining group continue over the nationalization of the Somaïr mine.

Feb 15 • 04:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Environmental lawyer: veto against alum shale mining insufficient

The Swedish government proposes a local veto against alum shale mining while continuing to remove the veto on uranium mining, drawing mixed reactions.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Why a municipal veto against alum shale mining – hear the climate and environment minister

The climate and environment minister discussed the sensitivity of alum shale and the concerns of residents, emphasizing the need for municipalities to have the authority to approve or deny mining projects, particularly in light of the government's recent decision to abolish municipal vetoes against uranium mining.

Feb 5 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. There is no reason to trust Uranium Minister Busch

The chairman of the Jämtland-Härjedalen Nature Conservation Association argues that the government should not revoke the current municipal uranium mining veto, as delegating scientific risk assessments to small municipalities undermines their responsibility to ensure a safe living environment for citizens.

Feb 5 • 13:29 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

M: municipal veto against mining in alum shale will secure Storsjö's water

The Swedish government has decided to amend uranium mining regulations to adhere to international standards, responding to concerns from surrounding municipalities about the water quality in Storsjö.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Busch on new uranium veto: Must have public support

Sweden's government is proposing a new municipal veto against uranium extraction in alum shale, raising concerns for companies involved in mining uranium and rare earth elements, according to the responsible minister Ebba Busch.

Feb 5 • 09:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The government's response in the uranium dispute - proposes new veto

Sweden's government proposes a new veto against uranium mining after the lift of a previous ban, amidst protests from affected municipalities in Jämtland and Västergötland.

Feb 4 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Government's response in the uranium dispute - proposes new veto

The Swedish government proposes a new veto following the lifting of the uranium mining ban, amid significant protests from municipalities in Jämtland and Västergötland over reduced local influence.

Feb 4 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government's response to the uranium conflict - proposes a new veto

The Swedish government proposes a new municipal veto on uranium mining in response to public outcry over the removal of an existing veto set to expire this summer.

Feb 4 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

I would do it again, even if I knew I would go back to prison, says former employee of uranium mines

A former uranium mine employee expresses his willingness to repeat his actions, even knowing it could lead to imprisonment again.

Jan 6 • 21:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Rights of People and Nature: 'We are on the brink and must learn to hear the voices of nature'

Author Claus Biegert discusses the urgent need to recognize the rights of both people and nature, emphasizing the importance of listening to nature's voices.

Jan 1 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Mining in Eastern Germany: Wismut is daring to take on a new role

The former mining giant Wismut, which once supplied the Soviet nuclear industry with uranium, is now focusing on managing mining legacies and aims to contribute to Germany's raw material supply in the future.

Dec 29 • 18:08 UTC

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