Marrakech – Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, signed in Marrakech today a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Moses Micheal, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG).
The agreement aims to strengthen responsible and sustainable mining governance across Africa, supporting initiatives such as the continent-wide ESG framework and the OTC (Origination–Transit–Certification) corridor.
The signing took place during the opening of the 2nd Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025). In particular, the agreement was signed after a high-level ministerial panel featuring representatives from Morocco, Mauritania, and Comoros, discussing the corridor’s potential to boost African mining value chains and regional integration.
Positioned as Africa’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, Morocco is hosting the second edition of the prestigious Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition (IMC 2025) from November 24–26.
Speaking to MWN, Moses Michael Engadu, Secretary-General of AMSG, highlighted the significance of the partnership. He described the MoU as a “pivotal step for Africa.”
He explained, “Today, we had a historical landmark moment where we signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kingdom of Morocco to advance the African-led environmental social governance framework.”
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Morocco has taken a major step in reshaping the continent’s mining landscape as Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali announced the launch of a new ESG framework designed “by Africans, for Africans.”
The announcement coincides with the opening of the second edition of the Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition in Marrakech.
Speaking to MWN, Minister Benali highlighted the collective effort behind the framework and the active participation of African mining ministers.
“Today, we are very proud to launch this ESG framework made by Africans, for Africans,” she said.
The second edition of IMC 2025 also reaffirmed Morocco’s positioning as Africa’s most attractive mining jurisdiction.
Speaking to MWN, Tidjiani Thiam, Minister of Mines and Industry of Mauritania, emphasized the strength of Moroccan-Mauritanian relations and the shared vision for sustainable mineral development.
“As you know, Mauritania and Morocco share strong and historical relations,” he told MWN.
“God willing, there will be a legal framework, one shared between several African countries, so that we can do what is necessary to ensure fruitful, stable, continuous, and sustainable cooperation among our nations.”
