Benin

2024 Report

Full data release with tables here.

In 2024, Benin was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy of Benin. Mineral commodities produced in Benin included cement. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Benin is provided by law No. 2006–17 (the mining code). The Ministère de l’Énergie, de l’Eau et des Mines [Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines] (MEEM) oversees the mineral sector, enforces mining policies and regulations, and promotes environmental protection. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies (Ministère de l’Énergie, de l’Eau et des Mines de la République du Bénin, 2006, p. 1; 2020). 

Data on mineral production are in the Production table (formerly table 1). The Facilities table (formerly table 2) is a list of major mineral industry facilities. More-extensive coverage of government policies and programs can be found in previous editions of this chapter in the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area Reports—International—Africa and the Middle East, which are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/afric…;

Production table

References Cited 

• Ministère de l'Energie, de l'Eau et des Mines de la République du Bénin, 2006, Loi n°2006–17 portant code minier et fiscalités minières en République du Bénin [Law n° 2006–17 on the mining code and mining taxation in the Republic of Benin]: Cotonou, Benin, Ministère de l'Energie, de l'Eau et des Mines de la République du Bénin, 47 p. (Accessed January 7, 2026, at https://eau-mines.gouv.bj/doc/14/download?name=benin-code-minier-2006.p….) [In French.] 

• Ministère de l'Energie, de l'Eau et des Mines de la République du Bénin, 2020, Mission et attributions [Mission and responsibilities]: Cotonou, Benin, Ministère de l'Energie, de l'Eau et des Mines de la République du Bénin. (Accessed January 7, 2026, at https://eau-mines.gouv.bj/ministere/mission-attributions/.) [In French.]