Burkina Faso Collects $152 Million from Mining Development Fund in 2025 to Support Local Development
Burkina Faso collected CFA85.72 billion (about $152 million) through its Mining Development Fund (FMD) in 2025, underscoring the country’s growing role in Africa’s mineral resources sector.
Established in 2020, the fund channels revenue from mining activities into local development projects and national strategic initiatives, aiming to ensure that the country’s mineral wealth generates broader economic and social benefits.
The results were presented on March 5 in Ouagadougou by the National Technical Commission for Mines and the FMD.
According to Jean-Jacques Kabore, Ministerial Treasurer at the Ministry of Mines, higher revenues in the second half of the year were partly driven by rising gold prices.
“The predominance of revenues in the second semester over that of the first semester is due, among other things, to the favorable trend in gold prices starting in September 2025 and contributions from semi-mechanized mining companies,” Kabore said.
Revenue Distribution
In the first half of 2025, the fund collected CFA35.10 billion, allocating 58% (CFA20.33 billion) to the Patriotic Support Fund (FSP) and 42% (CFA14.77 billion) to local development initiatives.
Revenue increased in the second half of the year, reaching CFA50.62 billion, with 60% directed to the FSP and 40% allocated to municipal development and endogenous projects.
Overall, about 59% of total FMD resources in 2025 were allocated to the Patriotic Support Fund, while 41% supported local initiatives.
Supporting National and Local Development
The fund finances municipal development plans, infrastructure projects, and community-based initiatives designed to reduce regional disparities.
Meanwhile, the Patriotic Support Fund finances national priorities, including security initiatives, social programs, and strategic infrastructure projects.
Djibril Zoungrana, Permanent Secretary of the National Technical Commission for Mines, said the FMD helps Burkina Faso maximize the economic value of its mineral resources.
“The fund allows Burkina Faso to maximize the economic benefits of our mineral resources while supporting both regional development and national priorities,” Zoungrana said.
Gold Driving Economic Growth
Gold remains Burkina Faso’s main export commodity and a major driver of economic growth, helping the country gain attention as an emerging player in Africa’s mining industry.
Since its creation, the Mining Development Fund has mobilized more than CFA169 billion between 2020 and 2022, reflecting ongoing efforts to formalize and redistribute revenue from the mining sector.
As Burkina Faso continues to strengthen governance and transparency in the mining industry, initiatives such as the FMD are helping the country leverage its mineral wealth more effectively supporting local communities while reinforcing its position as a key mineral-rich economy in West Africa.
