Investment Sectors
Sectors of Opportunity
From deep-water LNG to green hydrogen, iron ore to the world's richest fishing grounds.
Oil, Gas and LNG
West Africa's Premier LNG Exporter
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, a $5B joint venture between BP, Kosmos Energy, PETROSEN, and SMHPM, delivered its first cargo in April 2025, marking a watershed moment for Mauritania's energy sector and Atlantic Basin exports.
Mining and Minerals
Africa's Richest Mineral Corridor
Mauritania hosts world-class mineral deposits including 700 million tonnes of iron ore at Zouerate (operated by SNIM), gold at Tasiast (Kinross), copper, gypsum, and phosphates spanning one of Africa's most productive geological belts.
Fisheries and Blue Economy
One of Earth's Richest Fishing Grounds
Mauritania's 234,000 km2 EEZ sits at the convergence of the Canary Current upwelling, generating one of the world's highest marine biomass densities. The fisheries sector contributes 25% of export earnings and offers massive untapped aquaculture potential.
Renewable Energy
Africa's Future Green Hydrogen Hub
With 300 GW of assessed solar and wind potential and among the world's highest irradiance levels, Mauritania is emerging as a strategic supplier of green hydrogen to European and West African markets under the EU-Africa Green Energy Initiative.
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Feeding the Sahel from the Senegal River Valley
The Senegal River Valley offers 500,000 hectares of irrigable land with year-round water access. The government's agro-industrial zone programme and food sovereignty agenda have opened significant opportunities for agribusiness investment.
Infrastructure and Logistics
The Gateway Between Africa and the Atlantic
Mauritania's strategic position between North and Sub-Saharan Africa, combined with the Port of Nouakchott, the Trans-Mauritanian Highway, and an expanding rail network, positions it as the region's critical logistics corridor.