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.
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.
The Secretary of State for Tete Province, Rolinho Farnela, visited Vulcan's operations in the second half of December to find out more about its activities and to follow up and get more details on the fire that occurred at Plant 2, the coal processing area.
As part of its commitment to the self-sustainability of communities, and aware of the local desire for access to opportunities, Vulcan has opened another significant page to strengthen the local economy and promote sustainable development in Moatize with the launch of the Programme for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives (PROFIE).
The district of Moatize took a historic step on 3 October, when it hosted the laying of the foundation stone for the upgrading of the Moatize Health Centre into a District Hospital, as part of the Presidential initiative ‘One District - One Hospital’. The event, led by the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, marks an important moment for improving the region's health infrastructure.