Mozambique: Monte Muambe Rare Earths Mining Pre-Feasibility Study

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has issued a Special Notice regarding funding for a feasibility study related to the Monte Muambe Rare Earths Mining Project in Mozambique. This Special Notice, designated as USTDA Activity No. 2026-11004A, represents a federal contracting opportunity for interested U.S. firms to participate in a development project abroad. The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2026, and is not subject to any set-aside restrictions. The Federal Contract Opportunity Government Description directs interested parties to access the Request for Proposal through USTDA's official website. This initiative reflects the U.S. government's commitment to supporting strategic development projects in international markets through technical and feasibility analysis.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to identify qualified U.S. contractors capable of conducting a pre-feasibility study for rare earths mining operations in Mozambique. The deadline for submission of proposals is May 11, 2026, providing firms with approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Interested contractors must access the detailed Request for Proposal documentation from USTDA's website at https://ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project/ to understand specific requirements and instructions for participation. While the Special Notice does not explicitly detail eligibility criteria, the implicit expectation is that participating firms should possess relevant expertise in feasibility studies, mining project development, and rare earths extraction. This opportunity exemplifies USTDA's broader development finance mission to facilitate U.S. commercial involvement in overseas infrastructure and resource development projects.