Rabat, April 18 -- While emphasizing the importance of the mining sector in Morocco, Minister of Energy Aziz Rabbah also spoke about the challenges it faces.

The official delivered a presentation during the opening of the Marrakech Mining Convention, held April 17-19 in Marrakech, convening officials from 15 African countries and European states.

In his presentation, Rabbah said that Moroccan mines produced 35.11 million tons of minerals in 2017. Phosphate, a major pillar in Morocco's economy, represents 90% of the mining production.

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The official added that mineral investments amounted to MAD 14 billion, and Morocco has a strategy to develop the sector by 2025.

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