Estudo de viabilidade técnica e económica para a implantação de uma indústria siderúrgica na Província de Tete

Abstract

The present study aims to assess the technical and economic feasibility of establishing a steel industry in the province of Tete, Mozambique. The proposal arises from the need to reduce the country’s dependence on the importation of steel products and to take advantage of the mineral resources available in the region, such as iron ore and coal. The study proposes the creation of an industrial plant with a production capacity of 2.2 million tonnes of crude steel per year, using an integrated production route, with processes ranging from pelletizing and coking to rolling. Two scenarios were analyzed, a conservative one and an optimistic one, based on which economic indicators such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP) were calculated. The results indicate that the project is viable in both scenarios, presenting a positive NPV, an IRR higher than the minimum acceptable rate of return, and investment recovery within the useful life of the plant. The strategic location in Tete, combined with the proximity to resources and the presence of infrastructure such as the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Sena railway line, strengthens the logistical and operational potential of the project. It is expected that the implementation of the industry will significantly contribute to the economic development of the region, promoting job creation, technical capacity building, and the valorization of Mozambican natural resources.