From September 23 to October 4, 2024, the Kingdom of Morocco hosted an international training session in Ouarzazate and Tinghir as part of the PanAfGeo project. The session, focusing on “Mineral Resources Assessment,” was organized in collaboration with the Geological Surveys of Morocco, Portugal (LNEG), France (BRGM), Poland (PGI-NRI), and Nigeria (NGSA), with support from the European Union and EuroGeoSurveys.
The event welcomed 19 geoscientists from 14 French-speaking African nations, who engaged in both theoretical discussions and field visits, including trips to the Imiter silver mine and a semi-artisanal barite mine. The training explored key challenges and opportunities in mineral resource exploration, governance, and sustainable development.
The closing ceremony was held on October 4, where participants received certificates of completion. This initiative reinforces the collaboration between European and African geological surveys, aiming to strengthen expertise across the continent.
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