The Zellidja Lead Smelter Company (SFPZ), located near the Mediterranean port of Nador, is the unique lead smelter of Morocco.

 Provided with state-of-the art facilities following an investment of 50 million euro, over 280 employees and a production capacity of 160 000 tons per annum of lead concentrate, our primary lead smelter is the most important of the Mediterranean region.

In addition to the production of pure lead (99,99%) which is referenced at the London Metal Exchange as « PZ-MAROC », SFPZ produces fine silver, copper matte, antimonial lead Oxide and Triple concentrate Alloys.

Most of the production is exported to overseas markets: Europe, America, Middle East and  North Africa.

In 2008, in line with its sustainable development strategy, based on quality, environment and economic development of the Eastern region of Morocco, SFPZ has been certified ISO 9001 version 2000.

In 2009, in a crisis context characterized by the plunging prices of commodities, particulary silver and copper matte, SFPZ has implemented an action plan to face the exchange rate risks and to hedge commodity price  fluctuations.

SFPZ is a subsidiary of SOMED, one of the leading national groups, a joint Moroccan and Emirates fund. This group is an active player in several activities, including real estate, tourism, agri-business, public facilities, trade and metallurgy.

                                   Marouane TARAFA