By: Creamer media

The licence provides Zeus with immediate access to Newmont’s Morocco exploration database and Morocco regional framework study, representing years of systematic regional work across the Anti-Atlas and Central Meseta regions – globally recognised for their gold, base metal and critical mineral potential.

“This positions us to rapidly assess prospectivity, generate high-quality targets, and direct exploration efforts towards areas with the greatest discovery potential,” said executive director Hugh Pilgrim.

He explained that the database provided Zeus with a competitive advantage by enabling confident target selection and efficient use of exploration resources. “The integration of comprehensive exploration datasets will streamline prospectivity analysis, reduce early-stage risk, and allow the company to progress quickly from assessment to acquisition and on-ground exploration.”

The licence has a five-year nonexclusive term. Should Zeus acquire any direct or indirect interest in property located wholly or partially within the regions, it would notify Newmont and execute a royalty agreement granting the major a 1% net smelter return royalty on any acquired property.