03 · STRATEGY
Critical Minerals Hub
Positioning Morocco as the African platform for critical minerals —
from copper, cobalt and manganese to REE, lithium and battery
materials.
720
+
mining permits managed by ONHYM
646 own · 69 partnership · 5 concession
90 $
years of modern geological exploration
8–10
%
of Moroccan GDP from mining
~40,000
employees across the sector
A PREMIER MINING DESTINATION
Geological potential meets a
stable, investable
environment
Morocco offers one of the most attractive mining environments in Africa,
combining geological potential, political stability, modern infrastructure,
and a business-friendly investment climate.
AFRICA
Top-tier terrain
One of the most diverse and
prospective geological terrains on
the continent.
CLIMATE
Business-friendly
A regulatory and fiscal framework
built to attract foreign investment.
A Stable and Transparent Framework for Investment
Strategic Location
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Americas,
Morocco provides direct access to major international markets
through world-class logistics and transportation networks.
Political & Economic Stability
Morocco benefits from a stable political environment, a
diversified economy, and a strong commitment to attracting
foreign investment.
SUB-SECTION B
Battery Materials Ecosystem
EV Batteries
Battery cells, packs and energy storage for
electric mobility — Morocco positioned as a
strategic hub.
Precursor Manufacturing
Battery precursor materials for lithium-ion
production.
Refining Facilities
Advanced refining and purification strengthening
downstream processing.
Cathode Production
Cathode active materials for next-generation EV
batteries.
Renewable Energy
Solar and wind integration into industrial and
mining operations.
Industrial Applications
Aerospace, electronics, alloys and advanced
manufacturing.
Strategic Corridors
Commodities with project links
Cobalt
Bou-Azzer · Tizi N’Ouchene
Nickel
Tassent-Anefgou
Manganese
Tiouine · Imini · Idikel
Copper
Taadant · Bou Izagane · Tizi N’Ouchene
Lithium
Bou-Azzer · Tizi N’Ouchene
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Exploration target
REE
Twhinat-Lamlaga · Lahleyra · AousserdExploration target
SUB-SECTION C
Industrial Development
ONHYM's strategic partners across the mining and
industrial value chain.
OCP
Phosphates and fertilizers — a strategic
partner.
Managem
Base metals, gold and cobalt — a strategic
partner.
SACEM
Partner activity.
SUB-SECTION E
Research & Innovation
A network of academic and research partnerships
advancing exploration and processing.
ONHYM
Internal R&D and exploration
programs.
UM6P
Université Mohammed VI
Polytechnique — research
partnership.
Universities
Hassan II · Granada · Geneva
(UNIGE).
Research Centers
BRGM (France) · MASCIR
(Morocco).
Strategic Projects
Morocco's flagship critical-mineral assets
In line with national directives, ONHYM has developed natural gas transportation and storage activities through three strategic pillars each addressing a distinct dimension of energy security, regional integration and industrial growth.
Nb-Ta-REE — Aousserd
Glibat Lafhouda — 49 Mt @ 0.4% Nb₂O₅
Drag-Al Farnan — 46.5 Mt
