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Mozambique Mining Law: 15% State Stake, Local Processing

6/5/2026

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President Daniel Chapo signed Mozambique's new mining law on June 4 after Parliament approved it in May.
The law obliges foreign mining firms to process graphite and minerals locally unless they receive special government authorization.
It guarantees the state a minimum 15% stake in all mining ventures, earmarks 10% of revenues for a development fund, and leaves it unclear whether the rules apply to projects already covered by long-term agreements.

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President Daniel Chapo signed Mozambique's new mining law on June 4 after Parliament approved it in May.
The law obliges foreign mining firms to process graphite and minerals locally unless they receive special government authorization.
It guarantees the state a minimum 15% stake in all mining ventures, earmarks 10% of revenues for a development fund, and leaves it unclear whether the rules apply to projects already covered by long-term agreements.