10:01Niger's Minister of Mines, Ousmane Abarchi, stated at the World Atomic Week International Forum in Moscow on Thursday that his country intends to partner with Russia.
"We have reserves of metallic uranium amounting to 2,340,000 tonnes. We have not come empty-handed. We hope to begin developing these reserves in co-operation with Russia," he noted.
"Niger has set a goal in its programme to build a nuclear power plant with reactors each capable of generating 1,000 megawatts. I am addressing the President of Rosatom: we are ready to implement this project together with you under the supervision of the IAEA," the minister added.
In turn, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y Leon recalled the Net Zero Nuclear initiative proposed in 2023, which aims to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 and envisions the establishment of unified industry standards.
According to her, the BRICS idea to begin joint work on common nuclear standards fully aligns with the spirit of the initiative and contributes to strengthening global cooperation.
"BRICS is also a leader in the nuclear energy, and our leadership is showcased by the fact that a third of the world's nuclear fleet and more than 70 percent of nuclear power plants are under construction in the BRICS states <...> I believe it will be truly groundbreaking to launch similar work in nuclear business," she added.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.
Niger invites Russian companies to participate in uranium mining, NPP construction - Minister of Mines and Geology
Niger's Minister of Mines, Ousmane Abarchi, stated at the World Atomic Week International Forum in Moscow on Thursday that his country intends to partner with Russia.
"We have reserves of metallic uranium amounting to 2,340,000 tonnes. We have not come empty-handed. We hope to begin developing these reserves in co-operation with Russia," he noted.
"Niger has set a goal in its programme to build a nuclear power plant with reactors each capable of generating 1,000 megawatts. I am addressing the President of Rosatom: we are ready to implement this project together with you under the supervision of the IAEA," the minister added.
In turn, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y Leon recalled the Net Zero Nuclear initiative proposed in 2023, which aims to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 and envisions the establishment of unified industry standards.
According to her, the BRICS idea to begin joint work on common nuclear standards fully aligns with the spirit of the initiative and contributes to strengthening global cooperation.
"BRICS is also a leader in the nuclear energy, and our leadership is showcased by the fact that a third of the world's nuclear fleet and more than 70 percent of nuclear power plants are under construction in the BRICS states <...> I believe it will be truly groundbreaking to launch similar work in nuclear business," she added.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.
Niger's Minister of Mines, Ousmane Abarchi, stated at the World Atomic Week International Forum in Moscow on Thursday that his country intends to partner with Russia.
"We have reserves of metallic uranium amounting to 2,340,000 tonnes. We have not come empty-handed. We hope to begin developing these reserves in co-operation with Russia," he noted.
"Niger has set a goal in its programme to build a nuclear power plant with reactors each capable of generating 1,000 megawatts. I am addressing the President of Rosatom: we are ready to implement this project together with you under the supervision of the IAEA," the minister added.
In turn, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y Leon recalled the Net Zero Nuclear initiative proposed in 2023, which aims to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 and envisions the establishment of unified industry standards.
According to her, the BRICS idea to begin joint work on common nuclear standards fully aligns with the spirit of the initiative and contributes to strengthening global cooperation.
"BRICS is also a leader in the nuclear energy, and our leadership is showcased by the fact that a third of the world's nuclear fleet and more than 70 percent of nuclear power plants are under construction in the BRICS states <...> I believe it will be truly groundbreaking to launch similar work in nuclear business," she added.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.