The Indonesian private sector wants to participate in the research, exploration and local transformation of strategic minerals in Mozambique, adding value to them before they are placed on the international market. The information was shared on Wednesday (04) by the National Director of Geology and Mining, Luísa Maocha, as she left one of the sessions that marked the last day of the II Forum...
Ruby Mining reaches safety milestone of three million hours without a lost-time injury
Between December 2023 and August 2024, Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) reached the milestone of three million hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), which refers to any injury suffered by an employee that results in a loss of productive working time. According to MRM, quoted...
Mining: Mota-Engil announces a 576 million dollar increase in its order book
Mota-Engil announced today that it has increased its order book in the Mozambican market by 576 million dollars following the amendment and extension of the mining contract in Moatize, Tete province. "Continuing the services provided within the scope of the mining project at the Moatize Mine, located in the town of Moatize, Tete, Mota-Engil...
Mozambique plans to adopt a law obliging multinationals to comply with community rights
Mozambique is in the process of implementing the voluntary principles on security and human rights, as a way of guaranteeing harmonious coexistence between companies that exploit natural resources and local communities. The information was given yesterday (26) by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs, Justino Tonela, during a seminar on "the...
Zambézia: Coconut processing industry could start operating next month
The country's largest coconut processing complex, built in the middle of last year in the district of Mocubela, Zambezia province, in central Mozambique, is already in the completion phase and could start operating next September. Valued at around 4.8 million dollars, the project, according to a source from the company ST...
Tazetta Resources suspends activities due to conflicts between shareholders
The activities of the mining company Tazetta Resources, in the districts of Pebane and Mocubela, Zambezia province, have been paralyzed for several months, due to disagreements between the shareholders. In the meantime, the company's 1,000 workers have not stopped earning their salaries, and have already been off work for eight months. Tazetta Resources explores areas...
DR Congo soon to start building world's largest hydroelectric dam
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will soon begin construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam, valued at 80 billion US dollars. The "Grand Barragem de Inga/Grand-Inga" project will be located along the watercourse of the Congo River - the second largest and deepest in the world. Its discharge of...
Cabo Delgado: Christian Council warns of the risk of worsening land conflicts in mining areas
The Christian Council of Mozambique is warning of worsening land conflicts involving mining companies operating in Cabo Delgado and displaced people returning to their areas of origin. According to the council's delegate in Cabo Delgado, Emerson Ubisse, there are recurring complaints about management problems and access...
More than 80% of the companies in Gilé do not have mining licenses
In the district of Gilé, in Zambézia province, there are at least ten mining companies operating irregularly, without having the appropriate concession licenses or permits for mineral exploration, which goes against the provisions of articles 39, 42, 44 and 49 of Law no. 20/2014, of August 18 (Mining Law).....
Mozambique may ban raw ore exports
The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) is working with the main players in the sector to ensure that mineral resources exploited in the country are exported after being processed. The aim is to maximize the gains from the exploitation of mineral resources and promote the country's industrial development by processing...