Welcome to Vulcan

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!
Vulcan launched the third phase of the Family Poultry Farming Project on 20 July in Moatize District, Tete Province, an initiative aimed at promoting food security, encouraging self-employment and strengthening the economic empowerment of beneficiary families. Implemented under the motto “Promoting self-employment and sustainable family income”, the project benefits 60 citizens in this phase.
Vulcan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mozambican Football League (LMF) and Mozambique Airlines (LAM) to support the organisation of Moçambola, the country’s premier football competition. The one-year agreement provides funding for the air transportation of teams throughout the championship, contributing to more efficient competition management and the strengthening of Mozambican football.
On 22 and 23 July, Vulcan welcomed the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Estevão Pale, and his delegation to the Moatize Coal Mine. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the company’s operations and gain first-hand insight into some of its key strategic and community development projects.
On 27 June, Vulcan participated in the 6th Graduation Ceremony of the Higher University Institute of Tete (ISUTE), part of the Polytechnic University. The event was attended by the Secretary of State for Tete Province, Cristina de Jesus Xavier Mafumo, and featured Vulcan’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mukesh Kumar, as the Guest of Honour.
On 27 June, the city of Moatize hosted the inaugural Nsambo Wathu Cultural Festival, an initiative organised by Vulcan in partnership with the Moatize District Government and the Moatize Municipal Council.
Vulcan has been awarded the Best Mining Project of the Year 2026 at the 12th edition of the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC 2026), held on 6 and 7 May at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre in Maputo.
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.