Mozal Aluminium is located just 20 kilometres west of Mozambique’s capital city, Maputo.

The land where the smelter sits was originally farming land and through negotiation, the farmers agreed to be relocated with compensation and new dwellings.

Construction of our Mozal operations started more than 20 years ago, and included a new berth at the nearby port of Matola, access roads and a bridge. Not long after the smelter opened in late 2000 expansion plans were already underway to double its capacity.

Backed by a US$2 billion investment, the smelter was the largest private investment in the country and the first large, direct foreign investment, helping rebuild Mozambique after a period of unrest.

South32 owns 63.7 per cent of Mozal Aluminium, while Mitsubishi Corporation (through MCA Metals Holding GmbH), the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited and the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (through preference shares) share the remaining ownership interest. 

We have helped build eleven schools, trained teachers, refurbished five local clinics, helped more than 100 small businesses and provided finance to farmers’ associations-increasing food production. The trust has also contributed to the Malaria Control Program- in partnership with the Lebombo Spatial Development Initiative-aimed at eradicating malaria in the region.

Samuel Gudo, Vice President Operations

Sam became Vice President Operations in September 2016, prior to which he was General Manager at Mozal. He began his career at Mozal in 1999 and has since held various leadership roles in maintenance, production and corporate affairs. Sam holds an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Eduardo Mondlane University and a Masters Degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa.

Gil Cumaio, Corporate Affairs