The Coal Processing Plant II of Vulcan Mozambique, located in Moatize, Tete province, caught fire a few days ago, according to a press release issued by the company. The statement explained that the incident was caused by accidental sparks from welding igniting a chemical substance.
The internal firefighting team took swift action to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other areas. In the statement, Vulcan Mozambique acknowledged, “A fire was reported in one of the operational areas during welding activities. Thanks to the quick intervention of our emergency teams, the fire was promptly brought under control, with no injuries or material damage recorded.” Vulcan further assured that operations are continuing as usual.
Vulcan is the company responsible for operating the Moatize Coal Mine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vulcan International. With shareholder ties to one of the largest steel producers in the Middle East, Vulcan International boasts a diversified product portfolio and a global market reach spanning more than 25 countries across six continents.
The Moatize Coal Mine concession is located 17 km northwest of Tete city along the Zambezi River, 180 km southwest of the Cahora Bassa Dam, and 80 km south of the Malawi border.
The mine is one of Vulcan’s key assets in the coal sector and holds a prominent position in the global market, with estimated reserves of 1.9 billion tonnes and significant potential to produce both metallurgical and thermal coal. The Moatize mining concession covers an area of approximately 25,000 hectares.