Vulcan is the company responsible for operating the Moatize Coal Mine, a fully-owned subsidiary of Vulcan International. With shareholder connections to one of the largest steel producers in the Middle East, Vulcan International has a diversified product portfolio and global market reach, spanning over 25 countries and six continents.
Vulcan is committed to the growth and development of Mozambique, focusing on innovation, production, and most importantly, valuing its people.
We are Vulcan, always growing together!
The Moatize Coal Mine is present in the coal industry, an essential input for the transformation of iron ore into steel, and produces essentially two types of coal.
Our commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Quality is certified Vulcan was certified based on the international standards ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety Management) by Bureau Veritas Africa at a well-attended event held recently at the Moatize Coal Mine.This milestone reinforces our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, ensuring that we continue to operate to the highest international standards.
Vulcan stands out for being the largest mining company and also for being among the largest employers in Mozambique. The group stands out for creating hundreds of jobs annually, in positions that are mostly filled by young people in technical, operational and administrative areas.
The community of Cateme-Sede, in the district of Moatize, is experiencing a new chapter in its history with the arrival of electricity from the national grid, the result of an investment by Vulcan, which has built a sustainable electrification system for the town.
Last Friday, 13th June, Vulcan launched a new cycle of technical and vocational training, with an investment of more than 24 million meticais, benefiting 500 young people from urban neighbourhoods and rural communities in Moatize. The initiative is part of the company's commitment to the social and economic development of the communities where it operates.
Vulcan recently held its first 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Forum, bringing together representatives from the government, civil society and communities. The event aimed to present the main actions carried out by the company in 2024, the impacts of these initiatives and the projects planned for this year. Support for education was the forum's central theme.
Vulcan has just reached a significant milestone by obtaining certification in the international standards ISO 9001:2018 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management). The certification was awarded by Bureau Veritas and celebrated at an official event held at the Moatize Coal Mine.