Based on a visit to 5 projects between June 2022 and January 2023, namely the Africa Great Wall Maning Company, HAMC-Highland African Mining Company, Lda, Kenmare, Jidal Steel and Montepuez Ruby Mining, a complete deterioration of communication infrastructures was noted, specifically roads, which could stimulate private activities. This raises the question of what role the Government plays in promoting local development.
The Government of Mozambique, as part of its mandate, is responsible for developing approaches that maximise the linkages of extractive projects with the rest of the economy. However, in terms of sharing public infrastructure with companies in the extractive sector, it can be seen that, in addition to the weak connection between the extractive companies and the local economy, the public infrastructure shared with this industry suffers accelerated degradation due to the type of activities they carry out and the intensity of their use, without any intervention from the Government.
