The opportunity
In the wake of the reform of Benin’s mining code and the launch of the Government of Benin’s action plan for 2016 to 2021 – Bénin Révélé, or Benin Revealed – this trade mission presents a unique opportunity for companies to review staking opportunities and be the first in line to present mining and energy claims and lodge applications for prospecting and exploitation licenses. Focused on highlighting Benin’s natural resources and energy opportunities, this event aims to facilitate and foster Canada-Benin collaboration and commercial partnerships and ease access to properties and concessions with the collaboration of senior officials.
Why Benin
Benin is located in West Africa between Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria – all rich in oil, gas, and minerals. Benin is under explored and has the potential for significant mineral resources – mainly gold, iron, phosphates, tin, lithium, uranium, but also nickel, rutile, zircon, and diamonds. There are also potentially significant oil and natural gas resources inland and offshores.