Morocco Rises to 15th Place Among the World’s Most Attractive Mining Investment Destinations
Morocco has made a significant leap in attracting mining investments, ranking 15th globally in 2025 according to the annual Fraser Institute report, a leading think tank specializing in evaluating the investment climate in the mining sector.
The report, which reflects the opinions of 256 officials and managers in mining companies worldwide, shows the country advancing compared to last year when it was ranked 18th. This improvement is not just symbolic; the investment attractiveness index rose by 4.27 points, indicating a positive perception of Morocco’s investment environment among international stakeholders in the sector.
The progress is not limited to the general index alone. The assessment of the kingdom’s mining potential improved by three places, moving from 11th to 9th globally, following an increase of 2.73 points. This index primarily measures the quality, diversity, and economic viability of mineral resources.
In terms of the perception of public policies affecting mining investment, Morocco recorded a notable improvement of 6.59 points, settling in 25th position globally. This index is linked to factors such as the clarity of the legal framework, stability of regulatory rules, and the level of transparency and governance.
The rankings were announced on the eve of the Canadian Association of Explorers and Developers conference in Toronto, the most significant annual event for global mining industry players. The 2025 survey evaluated 68 mining regions across various continents, conducted between August 5 and November 26 of the previous year.
At the top, Nevada in the United States maintained its position as the most attractive investment destination, followed by Ontario in Canada, while the remaining top ten spots were filled by regions from the United States, Canada, Australia, and several European countries.
This recorded progress enhances Morocco’s position among emerging destinations in the extraction industries, in a global context marked by fierce competition for strategic minerals linked to energy transition and new industrial value chains.
