Mozambique mining titles yield no operations
Hundreds of mining concessions and certificates have not begun operations, with many inactive for over a decade.
Mozambique holds 169 mining concessions and 371 small-scale mining certificates where operations have not commenced, according to the Administrative Court's 2025 State General Account.
Of these inactive titles, 67 concessions and 72 certificates have remained dormant for more than 10 years, with the court finding no evidence of government-approved extensions for these delays.
The court recommended stricter oversight of licence holders' financial capacity and development progress, following the introduction of a new Mining Law in 2026 designed to enforce development timelines.
Why it mattersThe Administrative Court recommended tighter supervision of mining licence holders' financial capacity and progress towards development.