JSC Zarubezhgeologia specialists have started scouting work in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. During October of this year it is planned to drive around the mainland of the Republic (Rio Muni) and to assess the possibilities for carrying out large-scale cartographic works, which the company plans to execute in 2021-2022. The work is carried out accordint to a contract signed between Zarubezhgeologia and the Ministry of Mining of Equatorial Guinea earlier this year. The Rio Muni region is a promising region for mineral exploration. The extraction of oil and gas as well as rare metals that may be contained in significant volumes in subsoil riches of Equatorial Guinea will help diversify the economy of Equatorial Guinea and contribute to its development.