指责澳公司“严重违约”，尼日尔将金矿国有化

Group 1 - Niger's military government announced the nationalization of the only large-scale industrial gold mining company, Liptako Mining, citing serious breaches by its Australian operator, Macinnes Resources [1] - Liptako Mining produced only 177 kilograms of gold in 2023, while artisanal mining in Niger yielded 2.2 tons during the same period, highlighting the inefficiency of the industrial operation [1] - The military government accused Macinnes Resources of failing to fulfill a $10 million investment commitment, leading to severe economic difficulties, including tax arrears, delayed wages, rising debts, and mass layoffs [1] Group 2 - The nationalization of Liptako Mining is part of Niger's military government's broader strategy to strengthen control over natural resources, similar to actions taken by military governments in neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali [2] - The military government previously nationalized the subsidiary of French nuclear fuel producer Orano in June, citing irresponsible and illegal behavior, reflecting a trend of increasing pressure on foreign mining companies [2]