Gabon to halt manganese exports by 2029

Gabon is set to stop exporting raw manganese by 2029, as part of a national strategy to boost local industry and reduce dependency on unprocessed resource exports. The government announced the move as part of efforts to transform its economy. Manganese, alongside oil and timber, is one of Gabon’s top revenue sources.

The country is currently the world’s second-largest producer of the mineral.By halting raw exports, Gabon aims to…