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Chinese cement factory planned to open Macuse, Zambezia
6:41 CAT | 19 Aug 2021
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In an investment of Chinese capital, a cement production plant valued at US$15 million could be built next year at the Macuse administrative post in Namacurra district, Zambezia province.
In Zambézia, government officials and businesspeople believe that the construction of the factory, with a capacity of 200,000 tons per year, will stimulate economic growth and generate employment and taxes for the state.
The feasibility of the unit depends on the environmental impact study, public consultation for which begins this month, according to Fom Ma Jo Chon, representative of the Great Wall Africa Manufacture.
The company expects the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to be completed in six months, with construction of the plant, expected to employ 200 workers, starting shortly thereafter.
According to the Africa Great Wall Manufacture representative, the limestone used will be Mozambican, with clinker imported from Pakistan and Vietnam.
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Limestone is available in nearby Macorine, Namacurra district, and extraction may soon begin in Chire, Morrumbala, where a major deposit has been identified. National cadres are currently training in Uganda to build capacity for its exploitation.
Source: Noticias / Rádio Moçambique
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