Mozambique has officially opened a major graphite processing plant in the Nipepe District of Niassa Province, marking a significant step in the country’s industrialisation efforts. The facility was inaugurated by President Daniel Francisco Chapo on Friday, underscoring the government’s focus on adding value to its mineral resources rather than exporting raw materials.
The new plant, developed with investment and construction support from a Chinese-funded enterprise, is designed to process significant quantities of graphite, a mineral critical for battery production and other advanced manufacturing sectors. Local officials and business representatives said the project reflects confidence in Mozambique’s economic potential and commitment to expanding domestic processing capacity.
At the inauguration ceremony, President Chapo welcomed representatives of DH Grafite and members of the Chinese business community. He praised their investment as a catalyst for long-term economic development and job creation in the region.
Company leaders noted that the facility has already created employment opportunities for hundreds of local workers. They said planned expansions are expected to further increase jobs and bolster skills development among the local workforce.
The launch of the Nipepe graphite processing plant aligns with broader efforts by the Mozambican government to transform its abundant natural resources into finished and semi-finished products, capturing more value within the national economy and positioning the country as a competitive player in global mineral supply chains.
Investors and analysts say the facility will support growth in sectors tied to energy storage and electric mobility and help diversify Mozambique’s predominantly extractive economy.