Toward a sustainable mining future: Mozambique hosts high-level round table

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Toward a sustainable mining future: Mozambique hosts high-level round table

11:55 CAT | 01 Aug 2025

Photo courtesy: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique

This week, stakeholders in Mozambique’s mining industry gathered in Maputo for a high-level round table to discuss the sector’s challenges, emerging opportunities, and the outlook for sustainable development.

The 1st Mozambique Mining Industry-Roundtable 2025 was officially opened by H.E. Estevão Rafael Pale, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, who emphasized the need for a more active role by the national industry in transforming Mozambique’s vast mineral resources into long-term economic value.

German Ambassador Ronald Münch underscored the strong and historic partnership between Mozambique and Germany, particularly in the field of mining. He noted Germany’s continued interest in fostering mutually beneficial cooperation in resource development and value chains.

In his address, Geert Klok, Chairman of the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM), highlighted the mining sector’s critical role in Mozambique’s economy. He stressed the importance of independently verified data as a foundation for sound policy and legislative decision-making—an area where the CMM strongly supports the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

Klok cautioned against excessive optimism regarding a possible boom in critical raw materials. He noted that the anticipated surge in demand due to the global energy transition has so far either not materialized for many minerals or has been matched by increased supply, tempering expectations.

Addressing the need to boost job creation and local economic development, Klok identified local content as a key strategy. He emphasized the value of localizing supply chains through the development of industrial parks near mining operations. The first such park has already been established in Moma, Nampula Province, serving as a model for future initiatives.

Klok also reminded participants that not all mining companies are vertically integrated or possess the financial and technical capacity for downstream processing. He argued that miners should not be legally mandated to develop downstream industries. Instead, the government should focus on creating a conducive business environment to attract independent investors into the industrial segment.

The CMM Chairman welcomed ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy to improve the mining cadastre system, making it more transparent and efficient. He also praised the Ministry’s inclusive consultation process on the draft new Mining Law, confirming that CMM has submitted its formal recommendations.

The round table was co-organized by the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique and IHK Chemnitz, further reinforcing the collaborative dialogue between Mozambican and German stakeholders in the mining sector.

Source: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique / Media Release