Joscelain Lebama

Joscelain Lebama is a prominent figure representing the Syndicat des Travailleurs des Industries Minières et Métallurgiques (STRIMM) in Gabon. He has recently gained attention for his strong opposition to the French mining company Eramet, criticizing their stance on local manganese transformation and advocating for national sovereignty over mineral resources. Lebama's passionate defense of workers' rights and local economic development reflects broader tensions between industrial profitability and the political aspirations of resource-rich nations. His remarks highlight the growing demand for value addition and local job creation in the Gabonese mining sector.