Mining by country
Mining in Mozambique
What Mozambique mines: titanium minerals (20% of world output, #2), zirconium (zircon) (13% of world output, #3), graphite (natural) (3.3% of world output, #5), beryllium (0.7% of world output, #5). Below: 7 projects held by listed companies.
Mineral rents0.1%of GDP, 2021. Higher than 68% of countries.
Ores and metals27%of merchandise exports, 2025.
Biggest world roleTitanium minerals20% of world mine output, #2, 2025.
World top-3 producer of2minerals we track.
On our globe77 projects held by listed companies.
Governance, World Bank WGI 2025
- Rule of law-1.18above 15% of countries
- Political stability-1.66above 9% of countries
- Regulatory quality-0.76above 23% of countries
- Control of corruption-1.09above 16% of countries
Share of world mine production
| Mineral | World share | World rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium minerals | 20% | 2 | 2025 |
| Zirconium (zircon) | 13% | 3 | 2025 |
| Graphite (natural) | 3.3% | 5 | 2025 |
| Beryllium | 0.7% | 5 | 2025 |
Projects held by listed companies
| Project | Company | Minerals | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moma Titanium Minerals Mine (Namalope, Pilivili, Nataka and Mualadi ore zones; Mineral Separation Plant; Topuito) | Kenmare Resources | Rare earths, Titanium minerals, Zirconium (zircon) | Producing |
| Balama Central Graphite Project | Total Graphite | Graphite (natural) | Development |
| Montepuez Graphite Project (Elephant and Buffalo deposits) | Total Graphite | Graphite (natural) | Development |
| Congolone and Marrua resource areas (Mining Concession 270C) | Kenmare Resources | Titanium minerals, Zirconium (zircon) | Exploration |
| Ligonha Gold Project (Mozambique tenement) | Premier African Minerals | Gold, Silver | Exploration |
| Quinga North resource area (concession 153C) | Kenmare Resources | Titanium minerals, Zirconium (zircon) | Exploration |
| Ancuabe graphite mine | AMG Critical Materials | Graphite (natural) | Care and maintenance |
By mineral
Gold minesGraphite (natural) minesRare earths minesSilver minesTitanium minerals minesZirconium (zircon) mines
World shares: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, latest year per mineral. Mineral rents, exports and governance: World Bank WDI and WGI. Trade: CEPII BACI. Projects: listed companies' announcements.