MMEC: Mozambique Mining & Energy Conf & Showcase

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Frequently asked

Glossary

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MMEC

Mozambique's mining and energy conference and exhibition, held in Maputo at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre; it brings together mining operators, oil and gas companies, power producers, regulators and equipment suppliers.

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Local content

Mozambican rules and operator policies requiring projects to buy goods and services and hire labour domestically. It is a recurring MMEC theme because suppliers must be pre-qualified before they can bid for LNG and mining contracts.

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LNG (liquefied natural gas)

Natural gas cooled to about minus 162 C so it can be shipped. Mozambique's Rovuma Basin offshore gas developments are the anchor of the country's LNG ambitions.

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Rovuma Basin

The offshore gas province off Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique where the country's largest gas discoveries sit.

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Cahora Bassa

The hydroelectric dam on the Zambezi in Tete province, the backbone of Mozambique's power generation and a major source of export electricity to the region.

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Graphite flake

Flake graphite concentrate produced from deposits in Cabo Delgado and used as anode material for lithium-ion batteries, one of Mozambique's fastest growing mineral exports.

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Heavy mineral sands

Beach and dune deposits mined for titanium minerals (ilmenite, rutile) and zircon, historically concentrated along the Zambézia and Nampula coast.

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Beneficiation

Processing mined ore into a saleable concentrate or higher-value product, rather than exporting raw material. Mozambican policy debate often centres on in-country beneficiation.

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EPCM

Engineering, procurement and construction management: a contract model where a firm manages design and construction on behalf of the project owner. Common for mining plants and gas projects.

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ESIA

Environmental and social impact assessment, the study required before Mozambican mining, energy and infrastructure projects are licensed.

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Off-take agreement

A contract to sell future production, such as graphite concentrate, coal or LNG, to a named buyer; lenders usually require one before financing a project.

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ASM

Artisanal and small-scale mining, a significant livelihood activity in Mozambique and a recurring regulatory and formalisation topic at the conference.

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Nacala Corridor

The rail and port route linking inland coal and mineral production through northern Mozambique to the deep-water port of Nacala, one of the main export logistics options discussed at MMEC.

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Metical (MZN)

Mozambique's currency. Carry small notes for taxis, chapas and market purchases; hotels and larger venues in Maputo usually accept cards.

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Chapa

The minibus taxis used for most urban public transport in Maputo. Cheap and frequent, but not practical for carrying exhibition material or business luggage.

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TPM

Transportes Públicos de Maputo, the municipal bus operator in the capital. Routes are extensive but signage and timetables are not always easy for first-time visitors.