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A rehabilitation approach based on a sustainable development

Specific criteria for the selection of development activities

An "Ecosystem" approach

Focus on the Green Mine project

As a responsible player, OCP Group’s development program is subject to a sustainable environmental approach.

As part of this effort, OCP is embracing a novel visionof mining site rehabilitation.

Each mining extraction plan is complete with a blueprintfor the future rehabilitation of the sites involved, the

objective being to minimize the impact of the Group’s activities in its operational areas while setting up a

sustainable development dynamic in the region for the benefit of neighboring communities.

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4,500 hectaresof land were rehabilitated

In Khouribga and Gantour,

4.5 miliontrees were planted and more than

Integrating mining site rehabilitation starting from the extraction planning stage

OCP Group plans the rehabilitation of its mining sites from the very start of mining activities. Such rehabilitation blueprints provide for the retrieval of all topsoil and its storage for the duration of mining operations.

Eventually, the excavated material is used to develop usable farmland.

A rehabilitation approach based on a sustainable development

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≥ Filling of depressions≥ Leveling of ridges

≥ Creation of regular hillsPlanting suitable

species

NEW PROCESSGrading intervention

Eventually bringingin topsoil compatible

with plant types

Breaking mining areas into several

islands

Optimizing rehabilitationby pushing ridgesinto neighboringdepressions only

Creating paralleltrenches 5 meters

apart

New rehabilitation process for former mining sites

Specific criteria for the selection of development activities

OCP’s mining site rehabilitation approach allows the Group to prepare the lands involved accommodate structuring projects.The livestock or vegetal sectors are pre-selected according to the local soil composition, the region’s climate and the financial profitability of the project being considered.

Being committed to the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship, OCP Group pays particular attention to the creation of innovation platforms and job creating projects.

Vegetal sector(Argan, olive, carob, cactus, capers, etc.)

THE AREA’S PEDOCLIMATIC FEATURES

≥ Semiarid to arid climate≥ Very scarce water resources

PROJECT’S PROFITABILITYAND PERMANENCE

≥ Potential for high value-added crops

≥ Mixing sectors to maximize profits and minimize risks

CONTINUITY OF ACTIVITIES

≥ Mixing sectors for maximum seasonality reduction

POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES

DEVELOPED LAND TYPOLOGY

≥ Shape of the terrain: excavated material at high

elevations, embankments, etc.

≥ Terrain composition: mine run, limestone slabs, etc.

Animal/livestock sector(Red meat, beekeeping, etc.)

8.4 MMADannual budget for Benguerir and Youssoufia rehabilitation project

25 MDH annual budget for the Khouribga’s

rehabilitation project

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An approach based on well-consideredchoices

Numerous criteria are used to determine the selectionof development sectors for rehabilitated lands

1,200 hectaresof developed surfaces in Khouribgaand Gantour over a 24 month period

as part of the integrated "Extraction-Rehabilitation" process

An "Ecosystem"approach

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SOCIAL ACTOR REHABILITATION OF FORMERMINING SITES

≥ OCP creation and support in the exploitation of rehabilitated lands.

≥ Innovation and production extension platform for structuring projects.

≥ Upgrading of agricultural operationsfor increased revenues

Rehabilitation and development of mining operation sites as part of a sustainable development and resilient approach /

introduction of the alley-cropping system for fodder crops, planting of fruit trees

and fodder shrubs

LOCAL COMMUNITIESPlanning and implementation of solutions

for systemic constraints / participatory development techniques

STRUCTURINGPROJECTS

Upgrading of agricultural operations for increased

revenues

An "Ecosystem" approach

The new favored rehabilitation method calls for grading development. The first surfacing work initiated in 2014 has already produced over1,200 hectares of developed surfaces.

This approach is also an integral component of OCP Group’s desire to sustain and support the creation of structuring agricultural projects contributing to the socio-economic development of the region and of the local communities.

Creating structuring projects for the areas involved

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The Green Mine project involves the rehabilitation of former mining facilities covering 330 hectares of land to the North-east of Khouribga.It is a sustainable urban development planned to preserve ecosystems and optimize resources.

This project will actually serve as a green lung for the city while developing the equipment required for environmental and natural resource protection. A water treatment plant will be used to treat wastewater and recycle for optimized irrigation.

At the same time, a media library and a central offices and businesses mail have already been built to provide for the city’s economic development and cultural activities.

Focus on the Green Mine project

330 hectaresoverall surface area

50 MMAD invested

11,000 m2

covered surfaces for themedia library project

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