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Cominak

Historic Akouta uranium mine

Niger , Akokan Founded 1974 1001-5000
Operating Since1974 (52y)

About Cominak

Compagnie Minière d'Akouta (COMINAK) operated uranium mining at Akokan near Arlit from 1978 until 2021. Part of Orano (Areva), COMINAK was one of the world's major uranium producers before its closure, shaping Niger's mining history.

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CountryNiger
Founded1974
TypeCorporate
ModelB2B
Team Size1001-5000

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