Monday, April 2, 2007

Africa moves to recapture top uranium ranking

(Reuters) - Mining companies are flocking to uranium projects in Africa, giving the continent a chance to recapture its top production ranking as simple geology and easier regulations allow a quicker ramp-up than other regions.

The continent was the world's top producer of uranium in 1980, with South Africa, Namibia and Niger together accounting for a third of output in the West.


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