Projects and references

SOFRECO is drafting Independent Review Reports (mid-year and end-year) and is signing off on the 2020 JORC Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Reports for the Al Khabra mine.
The mineral resources and ore reserves are being reported by MWSPC under the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves, the JORC Code (2012 edition), for the period ending 31 December 2020 (January to September with actual data, and October to December with forecasted data).

Objectives of the project: After an evaluation of the existing situation, the strategic study will recommend the priorities to be addressed in the sector in the short- to medium-term, and will propose the necessary modifications to be made to the operation and institutional structure.
Services to be provided:
- Proposals and recommendations aiming to improve the quality of the public service, focusing on:
a) A clear definition of the functions of each unit of the new model recommended, and of the roles and responsibilities of the institutions, in order to avoid overlaps;
b) Improved working procedures.
- Development of a strategic plan for 2017-2022 for the mining sector and of a strategic plan until 2030 for the MME, DGMD.

Analysis of the exploration method and mineral resource estimation for nickel ore in lateritic deposits.
Audit of methods and procedures for mineral resource estimate including the benchmarking with JORC standard.
Identification of areas for improvement and preparation of recommendations.
Audit and JORC certification of nickel mineral resources in one mining license.

The objective of the project is to prepare the geology and mining studies for the Al Jalamid mine expansion within the PHOS-3 project:
* Resource modelling and classification, COG specification,
* Resources at least at the indicated level,
* Reserves at the probable level,
* Conceptual mine development,
* +/- 20% cost estimate for the mine and associated infrastructure.

The Moroccan mining industry is facing some serious health and safety issues. The number of work-related accidents and occupational diseases that are becoming more and more serious seems to be growing compared to other industrial sectors.
Aware of this situation, the EBRD has launched a request for proposals aiming to select a consultant who will be in charge of conducting a study to analyse the health and safety issues of the Moroccan mining industry. This study includes a legal and practical analysis of the situation and puts forward some recommendations to strengthen the capacity of operators and administration in order to align health and safety management in Moroccan mines with the best international practices.