The Mozambican government reports it is closely monitoring attempts by suspended mining companies in Manica province to continue operations through artisanal channels. A Council of Ministers spokesperson, Inocêncio Impissa, stated that authorities are present on the ground to ensure all mining occurs within a proper legal and sustainable framework. He emphasized that any entities found operating illegally are being removed from the area, regardless of ownership.
This enforcement follows the government's late September suspension of all mining licenses in the region. An interministerial commission was established to review licensing and oversee environmental restoration after an inspection revealed severe ecological damage. The government described the environmental situation as critical, with rivers severely polluted by mining waste.
The government's priorities are to enforce environmental standards and ensure that local communities receive tangible benefits from natural resource extraction. The commission continues its on-site work, which includes supervising environmental repairs by the responsible mining operators.
This enforcement follows the government's late September suspension of all mining licenses in the region. An interministerial commission was established to review licensing and oversee environmental restoration after an inspection revealed severe ecological damage. The government described the environmental situation as critical, with rivers severely polluted by mining waste.
The government's priorities are to enforce environmental standards and ensure that local communities receive tangible benefits from natural resource extraction. The commission continues its on-site work, which includes supervising environmental repairs by the responsible mining operators.
