T his Monday, January 26, 2026, a strategic videoconference meeting marked a decisive turning point for the Gabonese economy under the leadership of the Minister of Mines. In collaboration with the Ministries of Industry and Planning, as well as the Eramet-Comilog group, authorities reaffirmed their commitment to processing natural resources on national soil. This high-level consultation aims to finalize the major agreements reached during the last presidential visit.

The dialogue between Libreville and the mining giant is a direct continuation of the commitments made by Presidents Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Emmanuel Macron last November. The involvement of the French Ambassador highlights the diplomatic and technical importance of this bilateral industrial partnership. The objective is clear: to transition from an extraction-based economy to a true local processing powerhouse, thereby generating significant added value for the country's development.

This ambitious roadmap mobilizes several ministerial portfolios to ensure the smooth execution of industrial projects within the territory. Planning and forecasting play a key role in integrating this industry into the global economic fabric. By accelerating the implementation of these processing units, Gabon intends to optimize the exploitation of its manganese while creating skilled employment opportunities and sustainable technical expertise for the youth.

In short, this strategic acceleration demonstrates the government's determination to value its mineral wealth in a sovereign manner. The strengthened partnership with Eramet-Comilog is becoming the engine of modern industrialization, promising to durably transform the Gabonese economic landscape starting this year.