Around 400 families in Chibuto, Mozambique, are protesting a Chinese mining company, Dingsheng Minerals, and the government’s failure to address their grievances. The communities are demanding compensation and resolution of issues dating back to 2016 related to the exploitation of heavy sands. This is the second such protest in a month, escalating tensions in the region. Families are threatening to occupy the mining area if their demands are not met. The dispute centers around fair compensation for land use and potential negative impacts from the mining operation. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about land rights and the impact of foreign investment on local communities in Mozambique. The government and Dingsheng Minerals have yet to offer a public response to the renewed protest.