CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS AND RARE EARTHS
Potential occurrences of lithium, possible rare earths and other strategically relevant raw materials.
THE HORN OF AFRICA GATEWAY PILOT PROJECT
PROJECT & PARTNERS
HAGAL / XAGAL – SAHIL, SOMALILAND
THE FIRST BUILDING BLOCK OF A LONG-TERM RESOURCE PLATFORM
The Horn of Africa Gateway Pilot Project is the first building block of a long-term platform for developing natural, critical and strategic resources in the Horn of Africa. The project is designed to demonstrate how regional access, European science, international technology and long-term investment can be combined within one transparent structure.
01 · REGIONAL SCREENING
APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE COUNTRY SCREENED
In an initial nationwide screening phase, approximately 40% of Somaliland's land area was examined using scientific geological, satellite-based and remote-sensing analyses.
In parallel, key available national and international geological and historical exploration information dating back to the 1950s was collected and evaluated.
The historical information was then compared with our new satellite and remote-sensing analyses. The principal geological structures, anomalies and target regions showed a strong degree of alignment.
02 · SELECTION OF THE PILOT REGION
THE 2,000 KM² HAGAL / XAGAL PILOT REGION
Based on the nationwide analysis, the Hagal / Xagal region was selected as the first contiguous pilot area.
Project-related use and development rights for a region of approximately 2,000 km² were secured for RedSoil Resources and future project partners.
Further satellite and remote-sensing studies were conducted within this region to define resource potential and priority development areas more precisely.
03 · STRATEGIC POTENTIAL AREAS
SIX STRATEGIC CATEGORIES
PRECIOUS METALS
Gold, silver and other precious metals of international economic importance.
BASE AND INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
Copper and other metallic or industrial resources.
CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIALS
Resources for cement production, construction, infrastructure and regional processing.
AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Areas with potential for agriculture, land development and complementary regional value creation.
ENERGY
Potential energy resources, including oil and gas, that may be investigated in separate projects.
These categories describe strategic areas of potential. They do not yet constitute an independently confirmed resource or reserve definition.
04 · FIRST PILOT PROJECT
GOLD AS THE FIRST PILOT PROJECT
Gold was selected as the priority focus for the first development phase. Gold has a transparent international market, established exploration methods and a clear phased development pathway.
Six areas with particular gold potential were prioritised within the project region.
The initial objective is to validate the gold project technically and economically. Successful development can then provide a foundation for financing and investigating additional resource areas.
PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE
NATIONWIDE SCREENING
Geological and satellite-based analysis of approximately 40% of the country's land area.
HISTORICAL DATA COLLECTION
Consolidation of key available geological and international exploration information dating back to the 1950s.
MODERN CROSS-VALIDATION
Comparison of historical information with new satellite, GIS and remote-sensing studies.
SELECTION OF THE PILOT REGION
Identification of the Hagal / Xagal region as the first strategic development region.
SECURING THE PROJECT FOUNDATION
Securing project-related use and development rights for approximately 2,000 km².
PRIORITISATION OF THE GOLD PROJECT
Additional studies and selection of six areas with particular gold potential.
THE NEXT STEP
A PROFESSIONAL AND INVESTMENT-READY EXPLORATION PROGRAMME
The next step is to work with an internationally recognised exploration, geology or engineering company. Together, the existing foundations are to be converted into a professional, investment-ready exploration programme in accordance with international standards. The next phase includes in particular:
- Independent data review and gap analysis
- Geological field verification
- Systematic sampling and laboratory analysis
- Geochemistry and geophysics
- Definition of specific exploration and drilling targets
- Planning and supervision of a drilling programme
- International QA/QC procedures
- Preparation of independent resource reporting
- Environmental and social studies
- Economic and feasibility studies
- Preparation for investment readiness
OUR PARTNER STRATEGY
QUALITY, TRANSPARENCY AND RELIABILITY
As an internationally oriented company, we aim to represent the Horn of Africa professionally and responsibly to the world. As we operate and maintain networks across several countries in the region, we regard the highest standards of quality, transparency and reliability as our obligation. We therefore select partners according to clear criteria:
- Proven international experience
- Technical and scientific expertise
- Transparent corporate and project structures
- Responsible working practices
- Experience in Africa and comparable markets
- Long-term interest in joint development
OUR COOPERATION CATEGORIES
UNIVERSITIES
For research, scientific support, education and knowledge transfer.
RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS
For independent data review, geological methodology and joint research programmes.
CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING COMPANIES
For exploration, project planning, environmental and social studies and feasibility analyses.
TECHNICAL PARTNERS
For fieldwork, sampling, laboratory services, geophysics, drilling, technology and potential processing.
FINANCING AND FUNDING PARTNERS
For phased financing of clearly defined technical and scientific project stages.
STRATEGIC INDUSTRY PARTNERS
For long-term project development, processing, offtake and access to international markets.
WHAT REDSOIL RESOURCES CONTRIBUTES
- Access to the project region
- Project-related use and development rights
- Regional roots and market knowledge
- Relationships with communities and relevant institutions
- Historical geological information
- New satellite and remote-sensing analyses
- Identified and prioritised target areas
- Local implementation capabilities
- Networks in the Horn of Africa and East Africa
- Long-term commitment to the region
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION SUBJECT TO NDA
The following documents may be made available progressively to qualified partners after a confidentiality agreement has been signed:
- Project presentation and progress to date
- Overview of the project and implementation structure
- Documents relating to the approximately 2,000 km² project region
- Documentation of use rights and local agreements
- Geological information and historical data
- Satellite and remote-sensing analyses
- Maps of identified resource potential
- Documents relating to the six prioritised gold target areas
- Further technical and institutional documentation
DEVELOPING THE NEXT PROJECT PHASE TOGETHER
We are seeking qualified scientific, technical, financial and strategic partners for the independent validation and phased development of the pilot project.