Mozambique's Mining Law Under Review

Proposed Amendments to Law No. 20/2014 of 18 August

Mozambique's mining sector is poised for a major regulatory update designed to boost transparency, efficiency, governance, and sustainable growth. This reform is guided by a strategic vision to leverage rising global demand for critical minerals, aiming to attract private and foreign investment while protecting national interests through value retention and encouraging local industrial development. The proposal is aligned with Mozambique's Five-Year Plan, which prioritizes the expansion of the mining sector by revitalizing industrial processing capacities, strengthening local exploration, and ensuring transparent and inclusive management of mineral resources. Particular emphasis is placed on reducing raw mineral exports by promoting domestic processing, especially for minerals such as graphite and gold, supported by infrastructure development to facilitate commercialization.