Vale's coal production in Mozambique exceeds 3 million tonnes in the third quarter

Mozambique's coal production at the Moatize mine in Tete province reached a record 3.2 million tonnes in the third quarter of this year, up 5.8% from the previous quarter, Brazilian mining company Vale said. In addition, Vale's iron ore production reached a record 95.1 million tonnes in the third quarter of the year, or 3.3 million tonnes from the previous quarter.

A report released by Vale said that coal production in Mozambique increased by 38.3% compared to the same period in 2016. The report shows that Mozambique's coking coal production in the third quarter was 1.9 million tonnes, down 9.6% from the second quarter of this year. During the same period, thermal coal production was 1.4 million tonnes, up 37.7% on the previous quarter.

The Brazilian mining group also noted that its logistics operations in Mozambique reached a record 3.5 million tonnes of cargo transported in the third quarter, following a 15% increase in the previous three months.