Our Subsidiaries

A glimpse into the heart of hinode’s diverse ventures.

Masdar — Energy Platform

Overview
Masdar develops and operates renewable energy assets across Mauritania, focusing primarily on solar power. With excellent solar irradiation and large available land areas, the company develops utility-scale photovoltaic plants, hybrid systems for industrial operators, and distributed solar installations for commercial users. Masdar is also assessing future opportunities in storage and grid-support technologies as the country’s energy needs grow.

Core Activities
• Development of utility-scale solar plants
• Hybrid solar systems for mining and industrial operations
• Distributed commercial solar solutions
• Assessment of battery storage and grid-stabilization technologies

Helios Mining — Gold Extraction and Mineral Expansion

Overview
Helios Mining operates in Mauritania’s semi-industrial gold sector, using extraction methods adapted to local geological conditions and emphasizing disciplined, compliant operations. The company is now preparing to expand into the development of black-sand resources—rich in gold and heavy minerals—and is conducting assessments to enter additional precious metals and strategic mineral segments in the near future.

Core Activities
• Semi-industrial gold mining
• Preparatory work for black-sand resource development
• Geological mapping and resource evaluation
• Planned expansion into additional precious metals and minerals

Hinode Whole Foods — Agriculture, Distribution and Protein Supply

Overview
Hinode Whole Foods integrates agricultural production with the distribution of established food brands throughout Mauritania. The company develops farmland in high-potential agricultural zones, particularly near the Senegal River Basin, and manages cold-chain and logistics infrastructure to strengthen national food supply. Hinode Whole Foods is also expanding into the livestock and protein sector, leveraging Mauritania’s significant cattle and sheep resources to improve domestic access to meat products. A predominantly Mauritanian workforce is supported by targeted international expertise to ensure modern operational standards.

Core Activities
• Agricultural production and farm development
• Distribution of international and regional food brands
• Cold-chain and supply-chain management
• Expansion into livestock and protein supply (beef, mutton, goat)
• Workforce development with a majority Mauritanian team

Okto — Fisheries and Marine Processing

Overview
Okto has long-standing experience in Mauritania’s fisheries sector, with a strong historical focus on cephalopods such as octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. The company operates licensed trawlers and onshore processing facilities that supply regional and international markets. Okto is expanding into pelagic species and enhancing its processing capacity with value-added operations, supporting improved product quality and greater export competitiveness.

Core Activities
• Cephalopod fishing (octopus, squid, cuttlefish)
• Expansion into pelagic fisheries
• Marine product processing: freezing, grading, packing
• Value-added processing including IQF, glazing, and advanced packaging