Morocco has launched a major new mining tender covering 13,000 square kilometres, aiming to draw global investment into its mineral sector.
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development invited companies to bid for 361 exploration blocks in the southeast near the Algerian border.
The area lies within the mineral-rich Tafilalet and Figuig Mining Region, known for deposits of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and barite.
Officials said the tender, referenced as APC No. 1/DGMH/2026, covers roughly 22 to 25 percent of the broader mining basin, highlighting the scale of opportunity for investors, according to Business Insider Africa.
The ministry emphasized that project selection will follow a strengthened multi-criteria evaluation system, considering technical capability alongside financial strength and social and environmental performance.
Authorities also said efficient use of water and energy resources will be closely monitored.
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Additional incentives will be offered to companies proposing integrated, sustainable mining models, particularly those incorporating circular-economy practices, renewable energy and storage technologies.
The ministry confirmed the process will align with the Africa-focused ESG framework adopted at the Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition in Marrakech in November 2025.
Interested firms must submit applications by 15 May 2026 to the regional directorates in Errachidia for Drâa-Tafilalet projects or in Oujda for projects in the Oriental region.
Morocco’s mining sector remains governed by national mining laws, designed to enhance transparency and promote responsible resource development.
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