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The Moroccan Ministry of Energy has launched a public tender for the exploration of 361 mining zones covering 13,000 km² in the Tafilalet and Figuig regions. Submissions are due by May 15, 2026. This initiative is part of Morocco's strategy to secure critical mineral resources, which are essential for various technologies.

The U.S. has recognized Morocco's key role in diversifying global supply chains for these minerals. Additionally, reforms in the mining governance sector are underway, including the transformation of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines into a public limited company.