News – CMM

Existing infrastructure is allowing coal production to remain stable, but the energy transition is making it challenging to attract financing for new projects

In an interview conducted by The Energy, the PCA of Mozambique’s Chamber of Mines, Geert Klok, highlighted Mozambique’s mining potential and favorable geographical location “The country boasts a diverse range of resources that include traditional minerals such as coal, critical raw materials such as graphite and precious metals and stones such as gold and rubies.…

Mozambique Chamber of Mines (CMM) Participates in GABS 2024

“The mining industry in Mozambique is quite diversified in terms of large-scale mining” 04.12.2024 – Speaking at the 5th German-African Business Summit (GABS) in Nairobi, Kenya, the chairman of the board of the Mozambique Chamber of Mines, Geert Klok, said that the mining industry in Mozambique is quite diversified in terms of large-scale mining. In…

Mozambique Chamber of Mines (CMM) participates in FAGENA 2024

Between October 24 and 26, the Mozambican Chamber of Mines (CMM), through Edson Matches, a member of the board of directors, took part in FAGENA (Nampula’s Annual Gem Fair) with the aim of helping to promote and give more exposure to the event. Several companies exhibited their products, such as rubies and diamonds. However, the…

A business ecosystem needs to be created to support mining operations – CMM

In an interview with Seminario Económico, board member Bruno Chicalia pointed out that“Each new mining project can create thousands of jobs, both direct and indirect. But it is important to ensure that these jobs benefit local communities and that workers are properly trained” Bruno Chicalia also highlighted the impact and importance of foreign direct investment,…

General Assembly of the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) 2024

Event, Featured, News

Opening speech by the Chairman of the General Meeting – José Eduardo Dai “In recent months, we have had complex situations and contexts in the country’s economy and in generalwhich have affected the performance of the companies we represent here. I believe that theMozambican Chamber of Mines, as an institution in this country, has not…

The Cabo Delgado Parks initiative is a win-win situation

Maputo, 26.05.2024 – Speaking at the Cabo Delgado Parks round table in Maputo on Friday, the president of the Chamber of Mines, Geert Klok, considered the Cabo Delgado Parks initiative to be beneficial for all stakeholders. At the Cabo Delgado Parks round table, the Minister of Industry and Trade Silvino Moreno and the Provincial Governor…

CMM Chairman invites international investors to invest in Mozambique

Maputo, 21.05.2024 – Speaking at the Junior Mining Indaba in Johannesburg, the president of the Chamber of Mines, Geert Klok, invited junior mining companies to invest in Mozambique. For historical reasons, Mozambique’s mineral resources are still relatively untapped. According to Geert Klok, President of the Mozambican Chamber of Mines, this represents a great opportunity for…

How to turn the national mining industry more attractive and competitive?

In an interview with Economia & Mercados, Geert Klok addressed several issues plaguing the industry: “One of the biggest examples of our concern is the recent introduction of new fees in the mining cadastre. Some are fees for processing applications, renewals and transfers of licenses. Some of these taxes have increased a thousandfold and are…

CMM holds Workshop in Tete

On the 1st and 2nd of November, the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique and IGREME conducted a 2-day workshop at the VIP Executive Hotel in Tete. The aim of the workshop was to teach about Good mining practices, safe processing, mine safety and rescue.In addition to this, the mining cooperative representatives from Manica and Tete…

CMM and IGREME conduct mine rescue training for small-scale artisanal miners.

On the 31st of October the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique alongside IGREME (Inspectors Angelo Pinto & Rui Silva), The SA-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Mozambique (Holger Hey), BGR (Malte Drobe) and representatives of 16 Mining Cooperatives from Manica & Tete visited the Nhamize Mining Cooperative in Tete. Furthermore, the purpose of the…

Results of the General Assembly

On the 27th of October of 2022, The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique held an Extraordinary General Assembly in Maputo AFECC Gloria Hotel. The session was due to start at 08:30AM. However, due to the participants and invitees not being present at stipulated time, the session was postponed for 45minutes with the observance of the…

Fiscal Forum of Mining titleholders-preparation session

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) organized a seminar on the 19th of August titled Fiscal Forum of Mining titleholders-preparation session where mining title holders were invited 16 companies were present and put forward a series of concerns in relation to taxes, the National Institute of Minas (INAMI) as a regulator and the Chamber…

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) receives delegation from IHK Chemnitz

Between the 14th to 19th of August 2022, The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) received a visit from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chemnitz) whom were represented by Mr Martin Witschass and Jakob Kullik, Holger Hey, Representative of the Southern Africa Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique also accompanied the meeting. The Chamber…

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique participates in MEIS 2022

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) participated in the first edition of Mozambique Energy & Industry Summit (MEIS) 2022 in June 22nd to 23rd at the Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo. Eugenio Silva (Executive Director) was joined by Gareth Clifton (Kenmare), Angelo Laice (Syrah Resources) and Geert Klok (AMG GK) where they participated in…

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) participates in Indaba 2022

Between the 9th-12th May 2022, The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) accompanied the Ministry of Mineral Resources & Energy of Mozambique participated in Indaba 2022 conference, German Day. Furthermore, Eugenio Silva (Executive Director) of the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique served as the moderator for the Panel: Safety and Innovation: Case Study of Mines…

Chamber Of Mines of Mozambique (CMM) organizes 2-day Workshop with IHK Chemnitz

Between the 27th of March to the 1st of April 2022, The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique received a visit from the Chamber of Industry of Chemnitz (IHK Chemnitz) represented by Alexa Von Künsberg (Head of International Relations). The purpose of her visit was to help reactivate a chamber that had been dormant since its…