Mineral industry of Mozambique
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The mineral industry of Mozambique plays a significant role in the world's production of aluminium, beryllium, and tantalum.[1] In 2006, Mozambique's share of the world's tantalum mine output amounted to 6%; beryllium, 5%; and aluminium, 2%.[1] Other domestically significant mineral processing operations included cement and natural gas.[1]
In 2004, the manufacturing sector accounted for 14% of the gross domestic product.[1] The Mozal smelter accounted for about one-half of manufacturing output but had a much more modest effect on employment.[1]
In 2012 the mining and quarrying sector accounted for 1.5% of the economy and energy accounted for 5%. However these sectors were expected to expand by more than 10% per year due to increased output of coal and gas. Gas reserves were estimated to be the fourth largest in the world.[2]