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Morocco

Morocco is a North African country located on the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, with Rabat as its capital. The country has a population of about 37-million and operates as a constitutional monarchy under King Mohammed VI. Morocco's economy is diversified across agriculture, phosphates and mining, manufacturing, tourism and services, with the dirham as its currency. The kingdom is the world's largest exporter of phosphate rock and derivatives, which underpin its fertiliser industry and contribute significantly to export earnings. Mining extends to other minerals including copper, silver, lead, zinc, iron ore, cobalt and manganese, attracting international investment in exploration and development. Morocco has pursued economic liberalisation and free-trade agreements with the European Union, the United States and several African nations, positioning itself as a gateway between Europe and Africa. The country is a member of the African Union, the Arab League and the Union for the Mediterranean. Infrastructure development has accelerated in recent decades, including the expansion of ports such as Tanger-Med, renewable energy projects and industrial zones. Morocco's strategic location, relative political stability and resource endowment make it a recurring focus in coverage of African mining, energy transition minerals and cross-continental trade.

Morocco News


A map of Aya Gold & Silver's projects in Morocco
Aya Gold & Silver expands its Moroccan exploration portfolio
7th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian precious metals mining company Aya Gold & Silver has acquired a strategic exploration portfolio comprising three mining licences and 18 exploration permits covering about 259 km² of land... 


An image of fertiliser
Fertiliser disruptions present food security risks
7th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The ongoing US-Iran war, and resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, continues to  impact critical industries including fertiliser production, which could have implications for African food... 


Drill core and a hammer
Aterian identifies new copper targets at Morocco project
3rd August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian says an independent interpretation of the recently completed high-resolution ground magnetic data has identified multiple priority copper/silver exploration targets at its... 


US Ambassador to Rabat Duke Buchan
US offers first funding for private ammonia project in Western Sahara
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday it had agreed to fund early-stage studies for a project aimed at producing ammonia in Western Sahara, marking the first US government financing... 


Drill core from the Khemisset project
Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson and its subsidiaries are seeking compensation of about $1.22-billion for alleged losses arising from Morocco’s breaches of the bilateral investment treaty between Morocco and the UK. 


An EV charging station
Solar-powered EV charging network set for expansion
24th July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network is expected to expand to nearly 100 sites within the next two years as investment in new-energy vehicle (NEV)... 


Kabelo stands infront of the new Fiat Trisc, a three-wheeler electric delivery vehicle
Strategy targets last-mile delivery
24th July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Affordable mobility solutions aimed at supporting last-mile delivery, reducing transport costs and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs are driving automotive manufacturer Stellantis’... 


An image of a gavel
Tribunal rejects Morocco’s application in Khemisset litigation process, Emmerson reports
20th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Emmerson has provided an update on an ongoing litigation process, noting that the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Tribunal has rejected Morocco’s... 


A globe focused on Africa
Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad
7th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024, but was the third-highest number since 1990 and... 


A KGHM-owned mine
Poland's KGHM is exploring acquisition possibilities outside Europe, CEO says
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Poland's state-controlled copper and silver miner KGHM is exploring potential acquisition opportunities outside Europe under its new strategy, including projects in Morocco, Argentina, Canada and... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
3rd July 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


A map indicating the location of Aterian's projects in Morocco
Aterian, Lithosquare start joint exploration programmes in Morocco, Botswana
1st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed critical minerals exploration and development company Aterian says field operations have started under its recently established strategic joint venture with AI and geology company... 


Savannah Resources' project area in Portugal
European lithium miner eyes secondary listing as interest grows
26th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

London-listed lithium developer Savannah Resources is pursuing a secondary listing in Lisbon or Australia to tap growing investor appetite for battery materials. The company, with a project in... 


Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
23rd June 2026

As Africa strives to achieve universal access to electricity while supporting economic growth and industrialisation, regional power pools are increasingly being recognised as one of the continent's... 


Critical minerals ore
Orion CMC in advanced discussions for three Asian partnerships
23rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), a minerals investment group backed by the US government, is in advanced discussions to establish three new public-private partnerships in Asia as it... 


An image of potash
Emmerson granted UK patent for Khemisset multimineral process
19th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Emmerson’s patent application for the Khemisset multimineral process (KMP), titled ‘Processing of Evaporite Minerals (Application No. 2315003.0)’, has been granted by the UK... 


Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer
Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Aterian’s subsidiary Eastinco has entered into a long-term supply agreement with an established Rwanda-based tin, tantalum and tungsten (3T) producer and exporter to support the... 


Xtract granted a mining licence for Morocco antimony project
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Xtract Resources has been granted a mining licence for the Amghas antimony project, in north-west Morocco, and has started relocating existing processing infrastructure from... 


Image of Canninah Dladla
Revealing Africa’s great potential
2nd June 2026

By Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for SSA at Schneider Electric The well-known Richard Mullin quote: The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look... 


Saint-Gobain Launches 4th Global Sustainable Construction Barometer, Highlighting Rising Focus on Resilience in Africa
Saint-Gobain Launches 4th Global Sustainable Construction Barometer, Highlighting Rising Focus on Resilience in Africa
28th May 2026

Saint-Gobain has launched the 4th edition of its global Sustainable Construction Barometer, offering fresh insights into how citizens, industry stakeholders, and financial institutions perceive... 


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