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Article: Morocco Mining Report Q1 2009.
- Article from:
- UMCI News (Potomac Falls, VA)
- Article date:
- May 24, 2009
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Summary: The Kingdom of Morocco, with coasts on the Atlantic as well as the Mediterranean, is home to over 90 mining companies producing 20 different mineral products.
The Kingdom of Morocco, with coasts on the Atlantic as well as the Mediterranean, is home to over 90 mining companies producing 20 different mineral products. The economically vital mining sector is dominated by phosphates, which account for 92% of mineral production. Other metals and minerals - including lead, zinc, copper, iron, fluorine, silver, manganese, cobalt, antimony and salt - are also beginning to grow in significance. Silver is produced in substantial amounts and is primarily sourced ...