A GIS-Based Geoportal for Land Management and Societal Acceptability in Mining: Case Study of MANAGEM Group, Morocco

The complexity of land management coupled with societal considerations in Morocco's mining sector grows over time. Challenges such as land security, traceability of mining footprints, and social acceptability in sensitive territories necessitate integrated digital solutions. To allow societal considerations to be included in the land management for mining sites, this paper develops a bimodal solution. First, a web geoportal based on Geographic Information System (GIS) named MineMaps for centralised land data visualisation and management was developed. Then, a dynamic digital tool for structured societal actions’ planning aligned with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards was elaborated. The case study is the Managem Group, a key player in the mining industry in Morocco. The geoportal enables interactive visualisation of mining sites and digitises land transactions, while the societal actions tool organises actions, stakeholder data, and impact indicators. Results demonstrate enhanced land traceability, reduced legal risks, and improved community engagement, fostering inclusive and sustainable territorial governance.