Mozambique is advancing plans to overhaul its mining sector by introducing a minimum 15% state participation in mining ventures and banning the export of unprocessed minerals, signalling a stronger push toward value retention within the country.
According to Club of Mozambique, the proposed revision of the Mining Law requires the state, through its national mining company, to hold at least a 15% stake in mining projects, with the possibility of increasing that share depending on the asset.
The reform also includes a prohibition on the sale of raw mineral products, mandating that minerals be processed locally before export. Officials say the move is aimed at boosting industrialisation, creating jobs, and ensuring that more revenue from natural resources remains within Mozambique.
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President Daniel Chapo said the policy shift is part of a broader commitment to transform the country’s natural resources into long-term economic value, addressing gaps in the current legal framework and strengthening state control over strategic minerals.
The proposal, which is set to be debated in parliament, also seeks to expand local participation across the mining value chain and improve monitoring, transparency, and revenue distribution to communities affected by mining activities.
What This Means For Africa
This signals a stronger shift toward resource control and local value addition across Africa. Countries are increasingly moving away from exporting raw materials toward building domestic industries.
It also reflects rising resource nationalism as governments seek greater stakes in strategic sectors. If successful, it could reshape Africa’s position in global mineral supply chains.
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