Aterian Plc, the UK-based exploration and development company focused on metals, is evaluating the potential of its copper and silver project in Agdz, Morocco, located 14 km southwest of the Bouskour copper/silver mine. It announces that it has carried out a survey in the northern part of the project, in preparation for exploration drilling.
Over the full year 2022, the Canadian company Aya Gold & Silver, which operates the Zgounder silver mine, saw its production increase by 17.5% compared to 2021. A record on this site.
The Khemisset potash mine project is progressing. The British mining company Emmerson PLC has signed agreements with two Swiss agricultural commodity trading companies for the purchase of potash and salts that will be produced in its mine.
"Savola Morocco SA", manufacturer of the Afia cooking oil brand and a subsidiary of the eponymous Saudi group, is now part of the portfolio of the Moroccan Zine Capital Invest SA. Through this acquisition, subject to obtaining the authorization of the Competition Council, the group is diversifying its activities in Morocco.
Trox, a German company specializing in the development, manufacture and distribution of components and systems for air conditioning and ventilation, is leaving Zaragoza (Spain) to settle in Tangier (Morocco).
Morocco has started industrial defense activities, including the manufacture of drones equipped with observation, surveillance and armament equipment.
Laboratory tests conducted on manganese deposits in Morocco are excellent, says the Canadian company Elcora, which plans to start production before the end of this year.
Since the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic, cosmetic and industrial purposes by the Moroccan authorities, the Rif, perceived as one of the most rebellious regions of Morocco, is attracting many investors and this does not necessarily please everyone.
Morocco jumps ten places in the latest innovation ranking and moves from 77th to 67th out of 132 economies evaluated, according to the latest edition of the GII (Global Innovation Index).
The Japanese automotive supplier Yazaki is strengthening its activities in Morocco with the inauguration in Kenitra of a new plant, the 4th in the kingdom and the 2nd in Kenitra.
Established in Morocco since 2017, the Japanese group Nippon Express has decided to expand its activities in order to take advantage of the kingdom’s reputation in the automotive industry.
The British mining company Emmerson is active in the construction of its potash plant in Khemisset , in Morocco. It has just secured significant financing.