African Discovery Group (OTC:AFDG) Stock In Focus After Latest News
Companies involved in the uranium mining space are followed quite closely by investors owing to the widespread potential applications of the metal. There are a number of companies involved in the sector, and one of those is African Discovery Group (OTC:AFDG). Recently, the company came into the news cycle after it announced that it inked a letter of intent with regards to the acquisition of the Ouricha 3 Uranium exploration license in Niger.
In the news release, it was noted that the Tim Mersoi Basin in Niger was counted among the biggest uranium provinces globally. The current and historic uranium production in Niger makes it one of the top 10 highest uranium-producing countries as of 2024. African Discovery Group announced that it acquired the exploration license from the Niger-based company Central Global Access International Niger. The transaction was conducted entirely in stock in order to create a uranium exploration company focused on unlocking value from the zones in Africa that had remained underexplored.
Following the closure of the transaction, African Discovery Group would shift its focus to the exploration of uranium on the African continent. The company also stated that it would work closely with the Government of Niger in order to develop the local skills that would be needed to develop the high-potential nuclear industry on the African continent.
In this regard, it should be noted that in 2022 Africa had produced around 16% of the total uranium produced globally, as per data from the WNA (World Nuclear Association). As per the terms of the transaction, African Discovery Group would issue shares to the existing operating team and the permit holder. Following the closure of the transaction, the current shareholders of African Discovery Group would have the majority ownership of the new entity. It may be a good time to keep an eye on the stock.
