Gabon President Meets Mining Operators to Discuss Key Projects and Economic Diversification

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema engaged with mining operators in Gabon to evaluate progress on projects in Nyanga Province, including iron extraction at Milingui (scheduled for November 2026) and potash development in Mayumba. Other initiatives focus on nickel, copper, and marble in Doussiegoussou, aiming to create 6,000 to 7,000 jobs. The government is dedicated to supporting investors and project execution.

Published Mar 22, 2026

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with mining operators in Gabon to assess the progress of key projects in Nyanga Province, including iron extraction at Milingui, expected to commence in November 2026, and potash development in Mayumba. Additional initiatives in Doussiegoussou focus on nickel, copper, and marble, with the projects aiming to diversify Gabon's economy and potentially create 6,000 to 7,000 jobs.

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The Gabonese government is committed to supporting investors and ensuring the successful execution of these projects. Meanwhile, Africa is shifting from aid reliance to attracting investment, as seen in the Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania, with local investors increasingly funding ventures.