Gabon and France deepen industrial cooperation with Eramet manganese deal
- French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.
- Issued on: 22/07/2026 - 10:52 3 min Reading time The Eramet group announced on Monday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese government during President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France.
- The agreement sets out a joint industrial roadmap under which Eramet would examine investments allowing up to 700,0
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- French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.
- Issued on: 22/07/2026 - 10:52 3 min Reading time The Eramet group announced on Monday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese government during President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France.
- The agreement sets out a joint industrial roadmap under which Eramet would examine investments allowing up to 700,0
Sources: RFI