# Gold Mining News in Morocco Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=gold®ions=morocco Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 27 Returned: 10 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Morocco (morocco) Commodity: Gold (gold) Applied filters: {"regions":["morocco"],"commodities":["gold"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 [Next page](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news.md?commodities=gold®ions=morocco&page=2&page_size=10) ## Aya Gold & Silver Files Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report for Boumadine Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--986ef484-2c16-4e5d-a612-43619c283c9e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--986ef484-2c16-4e5d-a612-43619c283c9e.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:38:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:34:43.325Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:34:43.325Z - Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA) - Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/461-tsx/aya/213286-aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-for-boumadine-project.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.567 - Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Resource Update Aya Gold & Silver has filed an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Boumadine Polymetallic Project in Morocco. The update features a significantly improved economic profile with an after-tax NPV of $3.5B and a 93% IRR, supported by an expanded mineral resource estimate. ## Aya Gold & Silver Files Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report for Boumadine Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--cb87b848-b717-49af-8556-df59fab72485) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--cb87b848-b717-49af-8556-df59fab72485.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:40:44.810Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:40:44.810Z - Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA) - Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/21/3385371/0/en/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-for-boumadine-project.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.567 - Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Resource Update Aya Gold & Silver has filed an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Boumadine Polymetallic Project in Morocco. The 2026 PEA reports a significantly improved economic profile with a base case NPV (5%) of $3.5B and an IRR of 93%, supported by an extended 14-year mine life. ## Stellar AfricaGold Signs Contract For 5,000 Metre Phase II Diamond Drill Program At Tichka Est Gold Project, Morocco; Trenching Underway At New Dyke Target; High-Resolution Magnetic Survey Contracted - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--3b6a4433-7939-4b66-b3c4-641045f1cad9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--3b6a4433-7939-4b66-b3c4-641045f1cad9.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-22T12:01:50.636Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T12:03:59.490Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T12:03:59.490Z - Company: Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (SPX) - Original source: [thenewswire](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1Bz4FXxzj-stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program-at-tichka-est-gold-project-morocco-trenching-underway-at-new-dyke-target-high-resolution-magnetic-survey-contracted.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.347 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling Stellar AfricaGold has contracted a 5,000-metre Phase II diamond drilling program and a high-resolution drone magnetic survey at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco. Trenching is also currently underway at a newly identified dyke target to facilitate further drilling in Q4 2026. ## Stellar AfricaGold Signs Contract For 5,000 Metre Phase II Diamond Drill Program At Tichka Est Gold Project, Morocco; Trenching Underway At New Dyke Target; High-Resolution Magnetic Survey Contracted - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--c169870e-8583-4c23-8e53-99b47aecadea) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--c169870e-8583-4c23-8e53-99b47aecadea.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-22T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T12:18:27.875Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T12:18:27.875Z - Company: Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (SPX) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SPX.V/press-releases/5210072868681600) - Atlas sentiment: 0.226 - Atlas tags: Infill Drilling Stellar AfricaGold has signed a contract for a 5,000-metre Phase II diamond drilling program at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco. The company is also conducting trenching at a newly identified dyke target and has contracted a high-resolution drone magnetic survey to refine exploration targeting. ## Morocco Strategic Minerals discovers new gold mineralization North of Aït Zekri mine, Morocco - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-discovers-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-ai-t-zekri--d6dca78c-3bb3-4f72-8981-20b461202f12) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-discovers-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-ai-t-zekri--d6dca78c-3bb3-4f72-8981-20b461202f12.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:40:11.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-15T16:21:14.546Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-15T16:21:14.546Z - Company: Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. (MCC) - Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/morocco-strategic-minerals-discovers-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-ait-zekri-mine-morocco/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.358 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only Morocco Strategic Minerals has reported new gold, copper, and silver surface sampling results at the Tamdghoust permit, extending the known mineralized trend by 2,800 metres. The results include gold highlights up to 2.57 g/t Au and significant copper-silver intercepts, supporting the expansion of exploration targets north of the historical Aït Zekri mine. ## Morocco Strategic Minerals Reports New Gold Mineralization North of Aït Zekri and Announces Stock Option Grants - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a-xef-t-zekr--1a43444e-ebc6-44b7-83d0-b3f525029ce0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a-xef-t-zekr--1a43444e-ebc6-44b7-83d0-b3f525029ce0.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:37:50.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (MCC.V) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/MCC.V/press-releases/8532031198004340) - Atlas sentiment: 0.354 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only Morocco Strategic Minerals has reported new gold, copper, and silver mineralization via surface sampling at the Tamdghoust permit, extending the known trend by 2,800m north of the Aït Zekri mine. The company also announced the grant of 4,920,000 stock options to its team. ## Morocco Strategic Minerals Reports New Gold Mineralization North of Aït Zekri and Announces Stock Option Grants - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a-xef-t-zekr--5b8b5376-f2ac-4bf6-9de3-536f6f7f9c38) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a-xef-t-zekr--5b8b5376-f2ac-4bf6-9de3-536f6f7f9c38.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:37:50.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T06:22:39.245Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T06:22:39.245Z - Company: Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (MCC) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MCC/news/8532031198004340/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a-xef-t-zekr) - Atlas sentiment: 0.358 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed Morocco Strategic Minerals has reported new gold, copper, and silver mineralization from surface rock sampling at the Tamdghoust permit, extending the known trend north of Aït Zekri by 2,800 metres. The results include gold intercepts up to 2.57 g/t Au and polymetallic highlights such as 4.27% Cu and 193 g/t Ag. The company is also preparing for upcoming drilling programs across its High Atlas portfolio. ## Morocco Strategic Minerals Reports New Gold Mineralization North of Aït Zekri and Announces Stock Option Grants - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-ai-t-zekri-a--31c6dcfe-e5b8-4898-a59f-727403a64662) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-ai-t-zekri-a--31c6dcfe-e5b8-4898-a59f-727403a64662.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (MCC) - Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/15/3361960/0/en/morocco-strategic-minerals-reports-new-gold-mineralization-north-of-a%c3%aft-zekri-and-announces-stock-option-grants.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.358 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only Morocco Strategic Minerals has reported new gold, copper, and silver surface sampling results from the Tamdghoust permit, extending the mineralized trend 2,800m north of the Aït Zekri mine. The company also provided highlights from historical diamond drilling at Aït Zekri and announced a grant of 4,920,000 stock options. ## Aya doubles Boumadine value to $3.5B - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-doubles-boumadine-value-to-3-5b--fa199672-51a9-4c47-82e1-c757bb9125c4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-doubles-boumadine-value-to-3-5b--fa199672-51a9-4c47-82e1-c757bb9125c4.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-10T14:15:12.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aya Gold & Silver (AYA) - Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/aya-doubles-boumadine-value-to-3-5b/1003894726/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.343 - Atlas tags: Resource Update, Inferred Resource, Mill Route Aya Gold & Silver has released an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Boumadine project in Morocco, increasing the after-tax NPV to $3.5 billion. The update is driven by higher gold and silver price assumptions and an extended mine life, although average grades have decreased compared to the 2025 study. ## Stellar AfricaGold Finalizes Drill Targets For Fully Funded 5,000-Metre Phase II Drilling Program At Tichka Est Gold Project, Morocco; Releases Final Phase I Drilling Results - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-finalizes-drill-targets-for-fully-funded-5-000-metre-phase-ii--fab5dfff-a9d1-4ccd-ae55-611033b67239) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-finalizes-drill-targets-for-fully-funded-5-000-metre-phase-ii--fab5dfff-a9d1-4ccd-ae55-611033b67239.md) - Original announcement: 2026-08-11T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (SPX) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SPX/news/7508873884394844/stellar-africagold-finalizes-drill-targets-for-fully-funded-5-000-metre-phase-ii) - Atlas sentiment: 0.291 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release, Step-Out Extension, Exploration Drilling Stellar AfricaGold announced the final results from its Phase I drill program at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco, including high-grade intercepts such as 0.2 meters grading 18.03 g/t Au and 12 meters grading 6.62 g/t Au. The company also finalized targets for a fully funded 5,000-meter Phase II diamond drill program aimed at extending mineralization and testing new targets. The project remains at an early exploration stage, with true thicknesses yet to be determined. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.