Morocco has launched a major mining exploration initiative covering 13,000 square kilometres in its eastern regions, aiming to attract international investment in gold, copper, and other mineral resources, according to Le7TV.
The tender, issued by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, includes 361 exploration blocks in the Tafilalet and Figuig zones, areas long recognized for their polymetallic potential. In addition to gold and copper, the regions hold deposits of silver, lead, zinc, and barite, offering multiple opportunities for commercial development.
Morocco is inviting private and foreign investors with the technical expertise and financial capacity to undertake large-scale exploration projects. Bidders are expected to follow sustainable and socially responsible mining practices while applying modern geological methods.
Business Insider Africa said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to diversify Morocco’s mineral sector, historically dominated by phosphates, and to position the country as a competitive hub for strategic metals critical to global supply chains. The project is also expected to stimulate economic activity, create jobs, and leverage Morocco’s stable regulatory framework and export infrastructure.
