Daniel Chapo presented Mozambique's new energy phase in Brazil, focused on industrialization and investment

During his speech at the opening of the Rio Oil and Gas Forum 2026, Daniel Chapo highlighted investment opportunities in Mozambique and invited Brazilian companies to engage in the expansion of the country's energy industry and respective value chains.

The Head of State argued that the use of energy resources must go beyond simple exportation. He emphasized the need to invest in electricity generation, fertilizer and petrochemical production, in addition to boosting agricultural development and job creation.

Chapo stated: 'We want to produce and export energy, but above all, we want to use it to industrialize Mozambique, increase national production, develop agriculture and agribusiness, produce fertilizers, feed new industries, and create jobs.'

Additionally, he advocated for an energy transition that respects African development needs, arguing that the continent requires energy to industrialize, provide electricity to households, operate factories, and produce fertilizers. The president warned that 'the energy transition cannot mean a transition without energy,' as a just change will only occur if clean energy is accessible to all, avoiding energy poverty.

Natural gas was considered by Chapo as part of a 'pragmatic and responsible' transition, reinforcing that environmental sustainability and developmental progress must go hand in hand. In his presentation, he announced a new stage of making areas available for hydrocarbon research and exploration, supported by more solid geological data and an updated regulatory framework.

The President also mentioned the recently approved Petroleum Law, sanctioned in June, which aims to guarantee fiscal stability, legal predictability, regulatory transparency, and legal protection for investors. According to Chapo, this new legislation stipulates a minimum quota of 25% of oil and gas for domestic consumption and industrialization, aiming to meet the demand for electricity, fertilizers, petrochemicals, and feeding new industries.

He underlined the relevance of local content to foster Mozambican companies, promote technology transfer, and raise national participation in supply chains associated with large energy projects. Chapo reiterated that 'for Mozambique, exporting gas is part of the result, not the complete result,' arguing that the value of resources must also be measured by the electricity generated, the factories served, the jobs created, and the growth of local businesses.

The Mozambican leader directed special attention to Brazil, praising the country's experience in areas such as deep water, subsea systems, large-scale engineering, manufacturing, offshore logistics, maintenance, and supplier development. He stated: 'We are not just looking for suppliers. We are looking for partners,' encouraging partnerships, consortia, and associations between Mozambican and Brazilian companies that combine local knowledge with international experience.

In this scenario, Chapo welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Brazilian state company Petrobras and the National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH), seeing it as a possible path for greater presence of the Brazilian oil company in Mozambique. Finally, he informed that ongoing energy projects amount to approximately 50 billion dollars (43.6 billion euros), and argued that Mozambique must convert its resources into industry, knowledge, jobs, and opportunities.

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noticiasaominuto.comSeptember 20, 13:53

Chairperson Chapo to participate in oil forum in Brazil and UN Assembly in the USA

In a statement, the President of Mozambique announced that Daniel Chapo will be the keynote speaker at the Oil and Gas Forum 2026 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The event is held under the slogan 'Energy Evolution for the Future.'

The Mozambican Ambassador to Brazil, Alexandre Manjate, noted that Chapo intends to deepen cooperation with the South American country in the field of deep-water oil and gas exploration. This will be achieved through knowledge exchange and the creation of investment partnerships.

He emphasized that Mozambique's participation in the Forum provides an opportunity to demonstrate national potential and study the experience of other countries in hydrocarbon extraction, especially those examples that can contribute to the development of the sector in Mozambique.

Manjate commented on Brazil, stating: 'Brazil's experience is interesting. We have linguistic, cultural, and human similarities, and Petrobras [the Brazilian oil and gas company] conducts deep-sea oil and gas exploration. It has a unique specialization, and Mozambique shares similarities in terms of the location of our resources in the open sea. Brazil has been doing this for a long time; it has one of the best technologies for it.'

Brazil is seeking new structures for cooperation in this hydrocarbon sector and for identifying new investment opportunities.

The event is organized by the Brazilian Institute of Petroleum, Gas and Biocomponents (IBP) and brings together various participants from the global energy industry, including companies such as TotalEnergies, Shell, and Petrobras, according to the Presidency's report.

The same presidential message indicates that the President of Mozambique will undertake a three-day working trip to New York on Monday to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The session is dedicated to the theme 'Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Benefits All.'

During the working trip, Daniel Chapo will take part in the General Debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly, as well as in other high-level events. The Presidency emphasizes that this annual meeting brings together world leaders and represents a chance to reaffirm commitment to multilateralism and renew global commitments to solving contemporary world problems.

The Presidency's statement says: 'The President's participation in these meetings aligns with Mozambique's efforts to strengthen international cooperation and participate in discussions on energy issues, sustainable development, and the main challenges of the global agenda, always taking Mozambique's interests as the common denominator.'

olhardigital.com.brSeptember 17, 01:37

Brazil institutes national policy to promote the exploration of critical minerals for technology and electric vehicles

Brazil has implemented a national policy dedicated to boosting the research, extraction, processing, and transformation of minerals considered critical and strategic. This initiative was formalized this Wednesday, the 16th, and includes up to R$ 7 billion in incentives for businesses linked to this sector.

The new legislation aims to create structures that allow the country to expand its capacity to identify its reserves and process these materials domestically, in addition to establishing tools for financing, innovation, and research.

Increase in Resources for the Brazilian Geological Survey

An immediate impact of this measure will be the increase in funds allocated to the Brazilian Geological Survey (SGB). As stated by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, the budget dedicated to soil research will rise from R$ 8 million to R$ 300 million. The objective is to intensify the survey of mineral wealth present in Brazilian territory.

This action is relevant because a considerable portion of the national territory still lacks mapping. Data from Agência Brasil indicates that only about 25% of Brazilian territory has been mapped for this type of survey. The country holds approximately 21 million tons of rare earth reserves, representing the second largest amount mapped globally, behind China, which has about 44 million tons.

Creation of the Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund (FGAM)

The policy establishes the creation of the Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund (FGAM). The Federal Government will initially contribute R$ 2 billion, with the fund's total assets potentially reaching R$ 5 billion. These resources will be used to provide guarantees for priority projects focused on the production of strategic and critical minerals.

Additionally, there is a provision for a federal program for the processing and transformation of these minerals, offering R$ 5 billion in tax credits between 2030 and 2034. This benefit can cover up to 20% of the costs of selected projects.

Thus, the total R$ 7 billion associated with the new policy is composed of the R$ 5 billion in tax credits and up to R$ 2 billion in contribution from the Federal Government to the guarantee fund, although each amount has distinct purposes within the policy.

The legislation also mandates that companies involved in the research, mining, processing, and transformation of critical and strategic minerals must allocate part of their revenue to both the fund and to research, development, and innovation activities.

In the first six years, 0.2% of gross operating revenue must be allocated to the guarantee fund, and 0.3% to R&D projects. After this initial period, the percentage allocated to research projects may rise to 0.5%.

Mineral research and prospecting have also been included among the eligible projects for issuing incentive debentures, which expands opportunities for private capital raising for the sector's activities.

Governance Structure and Support Mechanisms

The new law also institutes the National Council for the Industrialization of Critical and Strategic Minerals, an body responsible for coordinating, planning, and monitoring the national policy. Among its responsibilities is suggesting governmental policies and actions to develop the productive chains related to critical and strategic minerals. The first meeting of this collegiate body should take place approximately ten days after its constitution, according to the Minister of the Civil House, Miriam Belchior.

Another foreseen instrument is the creation of a national project registry. According to the text approved by Congress, the benefits of the policy can only be accessed by projects duly registered and authorized by the council. This system should consolidate data from federal, state, municipal, and district spheres involved in mineral activity.

The legislation also introduces the Low Carbon Mineral Certificate, which is optional, and requires that areas with potential for critical and strategic minerals receive priority in auctions conducted by the National Mining Agency (ANM).

In addition to aiding in the discovery of new reserves, geological surveying is crucial for determining which resources are available and where they can be exploited. Silveira emphasized that increased funding for the SGB will enable deeper knowledge of the Brazilian subsurface, given that the unmapped area suggests the possibility of discovering unknown resources.

The policy also aims for Brazil to evolve beyond mere extraction. The legislation offers incentives for the processing and transformation of minerals to occur within the national territory, stages that allow for the incorporation of technology and the addition of greater value to the productive chain.

With this new policy, the government acquires specific means to finance mineral research, support production and processing projects, and stimulate technology investments related to minerals vital for sectors such as electronics, automotive, energy, and defense.

noticiasaominuto.comSeptember 12, 20:43

New regulation should reorganize Mozambique's mining sector, says Chapo

Daniel Chapo stated that with the entry into force of the new law, the creation of a new state mining company, the approval of a new mining regulation, and the restoration of a highly organized registry, they will be able to reorganize the mining sector in the coming days, including the 'six machines' mine in Manica, Tete, and other regions of the country.

The head of state made these statements during a press conference following his three-day working trip to the Inhambane province, located in southern Mozambique, which was conducted as part of the close governance strategy.

According to Daniel Chapo, the new regulation is designed to strengthen control and supervision mechanisms over mining activities, contributing to the reduction of incidents caused by illegal mineral resource extraction, including in other provinces such as Manica, in the central part of the country.

The president mentioned the case of the 'six machines' mine in the Vanduzi district, Manica province, where at least nine people died in three days due to ground collapses in illegal mining areas.

The administrator of Vanduzi, Armindo Canhenze, reported that six people died in a collapse in this illegal exploitation zone on Thursday night, after two more deaths were registered on Wednesday, and one person on Tuesday in similar incidents in the same province.

According to the administrator, the demand for gold led to the gradual expansion of the excavated area, which reached a depth of about 20 meters and a diameter of 25 meters. Excavation began from a depth of about half a meter after gold was discovered on site, which subsequently attracted more and more prospectors.

Armindo Canhenze warned that the accumulation of hundreds or thousands of people, especially during the rainy season, weakens the ground and increases the risk of burial.

Accidents are occurring at a time when Mozambican authorities are showing growing concern over illegal and uncontrolled mineral extraction in Manica due to risks to local communities, environmental impact, and illegal exploitation of natural resources.

In July, the Attorney General's Office of the Republic (PGR) warned about the presence of minors in illegal mining activities in the province, having discovered about 900 excavation sites where various people, including children under 15, were working.

In June, the Mining Chamber of Mozambique advocated for closer coordination between state and private structures to curb uncontrolled mining in the province, where new critical minerals were discovered.

In 2025, the Government suspended licenses of mining companies due to environmental violations, including the absence of soil restoration and waste containment plans, following a report by the Defence and Security Force indicating a situation of 'uncontrolled mining' in Manica.

Nevertheless, according to information published by the Government in August, 30 out of 41 suspended mining companies in the province have resumed their operations after meeting environmental requirements and operating standards, while the rest remain under evaluation.