JSW Steel has announced plans to develop the Minas de Revuboè (MdR) coking coal mining project in Mozambique, marking a major step in the company’s strategy to secure long-term supplies of critical raw materials for its steel production.
The project is located in the Moatize coal basin in Tete Province, one of the most resource-rich coal regions in Africa. The mine is estimated to contain around 850 million tonnes of coal reserves, with the potential to produce about 250 million tonnes of usable premium hard coking coal, a key ingredient in steel manufacturing.
Development of the project will be carried out in phases. In the initial phase, the mine is expected to produce approximately 2.4 million tonnes of prime hard coking coal annually, with development likely to take about two and a half years to complete.
The initiative forms part of the company’s backward integration strategy, aimed at reducing dependence on volatile global coal markets and ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality coking coal as the company expands its steelmaking capacity.
The project’s location also offers logistical advantages, being relatively close to major ports such as Beira and Nacala, which can facilitate efficient transportation of coal to international markets, including India.
By securing access to premium coking coal reserves overseas, the company aims to strengthen its raw material security and support its long-term ambition of expanding steel production capacity to 50 million tonnes per annum by 2030.
