In this article, we map the trend towards vertical integration identified in the Report as exhibited in Mozambique, the Lusophone rising star of East Africa's natural resource sector.

Mozambique is one of the largest producers of aluminium, beryllium and tantalum, whereas the Zambian economy is heavily dependent on copper and cobalt.

Mozambique's mining sector is poised for a major regulatory update designed to boost transparency, efficiency, governance, and sustainable growth.

Mozambique’s new Mining Law introduces changes largely aimed at re-balancing the terms under which mining activities are conducted in favour of Mozambique and Mozambicans.