Uranium is a radioactive, silver-colored metal that plays a vital role in both military and civilian applications. It is widely used in nuclear power generation and is also utilized in defense industries because of its exceptional density and nuclear characteristics.

Uranium, a silvery-white metal known for its radioactivity and distinctive nuclear attributes, plays a crucial role both in military applications—notably as a high-density penetrator—and in civilian energy production as a nuclear reactor fuel. In 2024, global uranium exports reached a total value of approximately US$19.6 billion, marking a substantial 250.8% increase compared to $5.6 billion in 2020.

The new authorities in Niger have reportedly suspended the export of uranium and gold to France. This follows the decision by Spain and Germany to suspend their cooperation with Niger. The French Foreign Ministry said earlier that France has suspended its financial support program to Niger until the African country returns to constitutional order.