The Achmmach tin project near Meknes has entered a new phase following the acquisition of Atlantic Tin Ltd, the Australian company holding the exploitation permit, by Inner Mongolia Xingye Yinxin Mining Co., Ltd., marking China’s latest move to secure strategic mineral assets in Morocco.
According to data published prior to the takeover, Achmmach now holds an estimated 39.1 million tonnes of ore grading 0.55% tin, or about 213,000 tonnes of contained metal, up 33% from 2021.
The updated resource model, certified under JORC (2012) standards, places Achmmach among the largest undeveloped tin deposits worldwide.
Xingye Yinxin, already active in non-ferrous metals, plans to develop the mine using mechanized underground caving to minimize environmental impact.
Mine waste will be backfilled with cemented tailings, while processing will rely on the Samine facility, allowing faster and cheaper commissioning.
The project’s commercial production is expected by 2026, positioning Morocco as a key node in China’s critical minerals supply chain.
The acquisition underscores Beijing’s strategy to expand access to tin, a metal essential for electronics and electric vehicles, while reinforcing Morocco’s standing as an emerging hub for strategic mining investments.
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