In 2024, Cabo Verde was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy of Cabo Verde. Mineral commodities produced in Cabo Verde included cement and salt; however, available information was inadequate to make reliable estimates of output for these mineral commodities. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Cabo Verde is provided by Decree‑Law No. 3/2015, amended by Decree‑Law No. 34/2021 and Decree‑Law No. 16/2023, which defines the legal regime for the exploration, licensing, and mining of mineral deposits and quarries. Cabo Verde does not have a dedicated mining authority; oversight of the mineral sector is exercised primarily by the Ministério da Indústria, Comércio e Energia (MICE) [Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Energy]. MICE is responsible for the formulation and implementation of government policy in the areas of industry, commerce, and energy, and for overseeing related economic activities. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies (Republic of Cabo Verde, 2021, p. 2392; 2023, p. 1232).
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…;
