The extractive industry in Mozambique plays a crucial role in the national economy. In the second quarter of 2024, the Mozambican economy grew by 4.5%, compared with the same period of 2023. This growth was driven by the good performance of the extractive industry, with growth of 17.48%. According to the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) 2025, this sector had a weight of 15.02% in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Gold mining in Manica is an activity with predatory characteristics due to negative social and environmental effects, such as environmental pollution, the increase in food insecurity, the loss of means of livelihood and social conflicts related with the expropriation of land. These bad practices have worsened social inequalities and poverty in the host communities, and cause scepticism among local populations regarding the credibility and effectiveness of government institutions.
