Cimentos de Moçambique (CM) has announced an investment of 60 million dollars (3.8 billion meticais) to modernize and expand its plant located in the municipality of Dondo, in Sofala province. This initiative, which celebrates the company’s centenary, aims to double cement production capacity and increase the unit’s competitiveness in the region.
According to Notícias, the plan includes the installation of a new clinker kiln and the implementation of a vertical cement mill with a capacity of 80 tons per hour, as well as a new bagging machine capable of processing 120 tons per hour. With these improvements, the Dondo plant’s annual production will be increased to 1.3 million tons, which will result in the creation of 200 new direct jobs, benefiting mainly the local youth.
At the same time as this investment, CM is finalizing the modernization of its factory in Nacala. The work, which began at the end of 2023, also includes the installation of a clinker kiln, scheduled for completion in October this year.
Fernando Barreto, CM’s CEO, pointed out that “the investments in Nacala and Dondo are proof of our commitment to the country’s development and to strengthening our production capacity.” This investment package is part of the company’s strategy to consolidate its presence in the market and meet the growing domestic demand for construction materials.
