(AME TRADE) - Marrakech, Morocco – The second edition of IMC Morocco will bring together ministers, CEOs, and senior leaders from across the global mining and energy value chain to explore the future of sustainable mining, critical minerals, and green industrialisation.

Organised by the Federation of the Mineral Industry of Morocco (FDIM) in partnership with AME Trade Ltd, and supported at the highest level by the Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and AMDIE, IMC Morocco 2025 underscores Morocco’s emergence as a regional and global hub for responsible mining and value-chain integration.

Ministerial Panel – Setting the Stage

Morocco: OTC Corridor for Africa’s Integration into Global Mining Value Chains A high-level ministerial roundtable will convene key policymakers and industry leaders to explore how mining can drive industrial transformation, national sovereignty, and sustainable growth across Africa. The session will highlight the strategic role of critical minerals, value chain development, and responsible investment.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• H.E. Ms. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Kingdom of Morocco
• H.E. Eng. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Deputy Minister of Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia
• Mr. Chakib ALJ, President, General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises among others

Featured Sessions

Critical Metals & Energy Transition: Building Sustainable Value Chains in a Changing Geopolitical Context

Critical metals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths are reshaping the global energy transition. This session examines how Morocco and Africa can strengthen resilience through local processing, regional integration, and energy independence, while advancing the role of gigafactories in driving clean mobility and storage innovation.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Ms. Naoula Zine, Managing Director, Reminex – Managem
• Ms. Zineb Zeryouhi, Deputy Managing Director, COBCO
• Prof. Dr. Eric Pirard, Professor of Georesources, University of Liège
• Mr. Mohamed Bachiri, President, Royal Automobile Club Marocain (RACM)
• M. Kassongo Bin Nassor, President, Federation of Enterprises of the Congo, Chamber of Mines, DRC

Mining Africa in a Time of Change: Governance, Sovereignty, and Alliances As Africa redefines its approach to resource governance and value creation, this session explores how policy reforms, local content strategies, and regional alliances are shaping a more inclusive and self-reliant mining sector.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Mr. Lhou Maacha, Director of Exploration, Managem Group
• Mr. Benoît La Salle, Chairman & CEO, Aya Gold and Silver
• Ms. Assia Benhida, Chair, CGEM Sustainable Development Committee
• Mr. Mohamed El Moctar Mohamed El Hacene, Country Manager, Aura Energy & CEO, Tiris Resources, Mauritania
• Prof. Abdellah Mouttaqi, Director General, Compagnie Minière de Touissit (CMT)
• Mr. Yanchen Wang, Managing Director, Shanghai Metals Market, UK

Beyond the Sessions

IMC Morocco 2025 will also spotlight:

• IMC Mining Excellence Awards 2025 – Celebrating individuals, companies, and projects that are leading in innovation, sustainability, and community impact across Morocco, Africa, and beyond.
• Site Visits – 26 November – Delegates can explore OCP’s Benguerir mine, UM6P’s Geology & Sustainable Mining Institute (GSMI), and Managem’s Guemassa industrial complex. (Limited spaces available.)

Summary link of our 2026 events : Events – AME Trade

About IMC Morocco 2025

Under the theme “Strategic and Critical Metals: Morocco, an Open Industrial and Technological Hub for Regional and Global Added Value,” IMC Morocco 2025 serves as Africa’s premier platform for mining investment, innovation, and sustainable collaboration. www.imc-morocco.com/