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Kenmare awaits Mozambique’s confirmation of mining agreement renewal

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Kenmare awaits Mozambique’s confirmation of mining agreement renewalIllustrative photo · Tom Cat King · CC BY-SA 4.0

Kenmare Resources, which operates the Topuito heavy mineral sands mine in Nampula province, says it has not received official confirmation from the Mozambican government on the renewal of its mining agreement. The initial agreement expired on 21 December 2024, but existing rights remain in force until the process is complete, the company said in a statement reported by AIM.

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