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Gabon–China: cooperation and resource processing

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This dossier follows Gabon–China cooperation commitments, particularly in mining and domestic resource processing. It distinguishes diplomatic agreements, industrial projects and verified implementation.

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Libreville, file photograph. Geographic illustration; does not depict the Beijing visit. Delrick Trevor, CC BY-SA 3.0, unmodified.
Libreville, file photograph. Geographic illustration; does not depict the Beijing visit. Delrick Trevor, CC BY-SA 3.0, unmodified. — Delrick Trevor / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ — sans modification

Where things stand

As of 6 November 2026, the countries have announced closer ties and deeper mining and security cooperation. Six memorandums are reported; implementation remains to be documented.

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Gabon and China announce closer ties and mining cooperation

Gabon and China announced stronger relations on 6 November 2026 during President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Beijing. Their joint statement envisages deeper mining and security cooperation, Reuters reports.

Libreville, file photograph. Geographic illustration; does not depict the Beijing visit. Delrick Trevor, CC BY-SA 3.0, unmodified.
Libreville, file photograph. Geographic illustration; does not depict the Beijing visit. Delrick Trevor, CC BY-SA 3.0, unmodified. — Delrick Trevor / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ — sans modification

The statement highlights Chinese support for turning Gabon’s resources into drivers of development. It also calls for expanded exchanges between the armed forces and law enforcement and security agencies.

Gabon’s presidency says Oligui Nguema invited Premier Li Qiang to increase investment in mining, local processing, fisheries and training. Gabon Minutes reports six signed memorandums covering areas including geological resources, geosciences and industrial supply chains.

These documents set out cooperation commitments. The available sources do not establish a timetable for each project, funding actually disbursed or the start of production at new facilities.

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