The École des mines et de la métallurgie de Moanda (E3MG) in Gabon has officially launched the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming its 10th promotion of students. The event took place at the school's Lékolo 2 campus in Moanda, with local authorities, military officials, and representatives from Eramet-Comilog in attendance. The new students will pursue various fields of study, including mining, metallurgy, and equipment maintenance.
The E3MG school was established through a public-private partnership between the Gabonese government and Eramet-Comilog. The school's mission is to provide highly qualified workforce to support Gabon's industrialization and local valorization of mineral resources. This year's intake comprises 50 students who will study licenses in Prospection and mining exploitation, Mines and metallurgical transformation, and Maintenance of systems and equipment.
The academic year was launched under the theme "From school to factory: meeting the challenges of local transformation and industrial excellence in Gabon." The event allowed new students to familiarize themselves with their academic environment, meet the teaching staff, and interact with industrial and institutional partners. The school's administrator, Dr. Christian Boupassia, expressed satisfaction with the smooth start of the academic year.
Dr. Boupassia reaffirmed the school's commitment to adapting its curriculum to meet the growing needs of local mineral resource transformation, in line with the country's highest authorities' directives. The school offers various programs, including engineering cycles in mining exploitation and transformation processes. The director of the school emphasized the importance of providing students with relevant skills to support Gabon's industrial growth.
Moanda Mayor, Estimé Pédox Lebomo, also spoke at the ceremony, highlighting the need for human capital development to support the town's industrial growth. He emphasized that Moanda's future depends on its ability to develop the necessary human, economic, and institutional capacities to become a full-fledged industrial actor. The mayor's remarks underscored the importance of the E3MG school in meeting these goals.
The E3MG school has been instrumental in providing skilled workforce to support Gabon's mining sector. With its 10th promotion, the school continues to play a vital role in shaping the country's industrial future. The school's partnership with Eramet-Comilog has enabled it to provide high-quality education and training to students, preparing them for careers in the mining and metallurgy industries.
As the 2026-2027 academic year commences, the E3MG school is poised to continue its mission of providing highly qualified workforce to support Gabon's industrial growth. With its strong partnership with Eramet-Comilog and the Gabonese government, the school is well-positioned to meet the country's growing needs in the mining and metallurgy sectors. The school's commitment to excellence and innovation will undoubtedly contribute to Gabon's economic development.
Key points
- The E3MG school in Gabon's Moanda welcomes 50 new students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- The school offers various programs, including licenses in Prospection and mining exploitation, Mines and metallurgical transformation, and Maintenance of systems and equipment.
- The school's partnership with Eramet-Comilog has enabled it to provide high-quality education and training to students.
