Mining industry of Morocco

Mine at Mount Uixan
Salt evaporation pond in Larache

The mining industry of Morocco is important to the national economy. Morocco is the world's largest producer of phosphate, and contains about 75% of the world's estimated reserves.[1] Mining contributed up to 35% of exports and 5% of GDP in 2011.[2] Foreign investors have found the investment climate, the infrastructure, fiscal situation, and political stability very favorable to continue business in the country in this sector.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Energy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "2011 Minerals Yearbook: Morocco And Western Sahara [Advance Release]" (PDF). U.S. Department of the Interior:U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 11 June 2015.