Officials commented on the matter. Representing President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Immongault emphasized the shift from raw material exportation to local transformation, setting the stage for future partnerships. Addressing a gathering of international investors, including Chinese and Australian decision-makers, Immongault highlighted the mining sector as a prime example of this new approach.
As the world’s second-largest manganese producer, Gabon plans to leverage its extensive reserves, particularly through the Belinga project in the Ogooué-Ivindo region.
In partnership with the Australian mining giant Fortescue, the project aims to establish Gabon as an industrial showcase, integrating infrastructure, energy, on — site processing, technical training, and environmental standards. Beyond the mining sector, the government seeks to capitalize on sustainable resources, scientific, and biological potential, including the ethical commercialization of plants like iboga, while respecting local community rights. Immongault reassured investors of ongoing structural reforms, focusing on legal stability, financial transparency, and economic governance to secure foreign investment.
The Vice — President’s call for co-development with Chinese and Australian industrialists reflects Gabon’s ambition to actively participate in building comprehensive value chains, supported by research centers and dedicated energy capabilities. His speech with a declaration of Gabon’s readiness, Immongault encouraged industrial partners to collaborate on a new chapter of mutual development, based on mutual trust and equitable benefit sharing. This strategic move by the Gabonese government represents a transformative approach to economic growth, signaling a shift from the traditional economic model and opening doors to a new era of industrialization and development.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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