Nuclearelectrica SA, Romania's semi-state-controlled nuclear energy corporation, has initiated discussions with the West African nation of Niger regarding the potential acquisition of uranium reserves held within the country, according to documents obtained by two African media outlets.
The reports show that one-third of the uranium stockpile owned by the French multinational nuclear fuel company, Orano SA, could be acquired by Nuclearelectrica.
According to an exclusive report by Jeune Afrique in collaboration with MDMG Sahel, as cited by Turkiye Today, the proposed acquisition involves approximately 300 tons of uranium concentrate.
This volume represents a portion of a larger stockpile exceeding 1,000 tons, which has been held near the Niamey airport since the latter part of 2025.
The stockpile, which has been the center of a dispute between the nation's government and foreign Orano, has also reportedly spurred recent violent incidents within the country.
