Cabo Verde, an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands off West Africa, has limited but varied natural resources. Its main assets are stunning beaches, rich marine life, and strong renewable energy potential. The islands, made of igneous rock, have volcanic formations dating back 8–20 million years. Major minerals include basalt, limestone, pozzolana, kaolin, and gypsum. Pozzolana…
Burkina Faso has plenty of natural resources, with gold as its top economic driver. In 2024, it produced 60,000 kg of gold, ranking fourth in Africa and contributing 2% to global output. Gold alone generates over 70% of export earnings and 18% of GDP, supported by both industrial and artisanal mining. Other minerals: zinc, manganese,…
Benin has mineral deposits, iron ore in the Atakora Mountains, limestone in Onigbolo, and offshore oil reserves exceeding 5 billion barrels of crude oil and 91 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Oil production peaked in the 1980s, totaling 22 million barrels before halting in 2004. Efforts to restart production could yield up to 7,500…
