Invest In Somaliland
A Land of Untapped Potential
Geological surveys confirm that Somaliland is rich in a diverse range of minerals. From precious metals like platinum, silver, and gold in the east to significant deposits of industrial minerals like high-purity gypsum near Berbera, the nation’s geology presents substantial opportunities for commercial mining and export.
Exploration Ready
Large areas remain unexplored with modern techniques, offering first-mover advantages
Mining Framework
Clear mining code and licensing procedures to facilitate investment
Quality Deposits
High-grade mineral deposits with competitive extraction potential
Discover Our Mineral Wealth
Explore the diverse range of minerals found across Somaliland’s regions, each offering unique investment opportunities.
Copper
- Location:Awdal, Marodi-jeh, Sahil, Togdheer and Sanaag Regions
- Activities:Artisanal and Exploration
- Grade:4 to 13%
- Application:Electrical, Electronics, Transportation, plumbing, Industrial machineries.
- Production:Limited to Artisanal Miners
Lead
- Location:Awdal, Sahil and Sanaag Regions
- Activities:Artisanal Reconnaissance
- Grade:30 to 60%
- Application:Car Batteries, Pigments, Ammunition, cable sheathing, Radiation Protection.
- Production:Limited to Artisanal Miners
Gold
- Location:Awdal, Gabiley and Sanaag Regions
- Activities:Artisanal Exploration, Small-Scale Mining
- Grade:Mainly 24 Carats
- Application:Jewellery, Electronics and Finance securities.
- Production:Alluvial gold and Limited to Artisanal Miners
Heavy Mineral Sand
- Location:Along the coast of the country
- Activities:Exploration Mining
- Grade:Multi-elements
- Application:Industrial Metals.
- Production:Multiple projects underway
Columbite / Tantalite
- Location:Awdal and Sahil Regions
- Activities:Artisanal and Exploration
- Grade:Varies
- Application:Mobile phones, Computers, Electric Cars and Automotive Electronics.
- Production:Limited to Artisanal Miners
Gypsum
- Location:Sahil Region
- Activities:Exploration and Small-scale Mining
- Grade:CaSO4 99%
- Application:Plaster, concrete additive, and soil conditioners.
- Production:Small Processing Plant
- Reserve:Over 120,000,000 MT
Magnetite
- Location:Sahil and Sanaag Regions
- Activities:Exploration and Small scale Mining
- Grade:Varies
- Application:Steel Manufacturing.
- Production:Artisanal and Small Scale Miners
Nephrite-Jade
- Location:Togdheer Region
- Activities:Artisanal and Small scale Mining
- Grade:Grade 2
- Application:An ornamental stone used in carvings, beads, or cabochon cut gemstones.
- Production:Artisanal and Small Scale Miners
Emerald
- Location:Awdal and Sahil Regions
- Activities:Artisanal and Exploration
- Grade:Varies
- Application:Jewelries and Rings.
- Production:Limited to Artisanal Miners
Ready to Explore Somaliland’s Mineral Wealth?
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