Mozambique: Mozambican State Lost 3.1 Million Dollars From Illegal Mining

Maputo — The Mozambican State has already lost over 200 million meticais (about 3.1 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate) as a result of illegal mining in the central province of Zambezia this year.

According to João Sembane, director of the Provincial Infrastructure Service, speaking to reporters, illegal mining continues to threaten the local and national economy.

“Groups of prospectors invade areas farmed out to duly licensed companies, vandalize equipment and extract mineral…