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This paper looks at whether the rapidly growing mining industry in Mozambique is contributing to the country's overall development. The mining sector is helping to develop much-needed infrastructure with electricity lines, roads, railways and ports being constructed to service the needs of foreign investors. The author argues, however, that it is yet to be determined whether the mining sector can become the new engine of growth for the country, and whether these billion dollar investments will trickle down to the poor. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations for the government and further actors on how to manage the growth in mining.