The government of Gabon and the French mining group Eramet have entered into a new agreement aimed at expanding manganese processing operations within Gabon. This industrial cooperation initiative focuses on increasing the domestic transformation of raw materials, moving away from the traditional model of exporting unprocessed ore.
As part of the deal, the partnership intends to modernize Gabon’s existing railway infrastructure to support increased industrial activity. By enhancing local processing capabilities, the agreement seeks to strengthen the nation's industrial base and reduce its economic reliance on the export of raw minerals.
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