Burkina Faso generated CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) from its Mining Development Fund (FMD) in 2025, underscoring the nation’s expanding role in Africa’s mineral resources industry.
Established in 2020, the Mining Development Fund (FMD) channels revenues from mining activities into local development projects and national strategic initiatives, ensuring that Burkina Faso’s mineral wealth translates into tangible economic and social benefits.
The National Technical Commission for Mines and the FMD unveiled the 2025 results on March 5 in Ouagadougou.
Jean-Jacques Kabore, Ministerial Treasurer at the Ministry of Mines, explained that “revenues in the second half of the year exceeded those of the first half, largely due to the favourable trajectory of gold prices from September 2025 and contributions from semi-mechanized mining companies.”
During the first six months 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 programs.
Revenue in the latter half of the year grew to CFA50.62 billion, with 60% directed to the FSP and 40% earmarked for municipal development and community-based projects.
For the entire year, Burkina Faso dedicated roughly 59% of FMD resources to the FSP and 41% to local initiatives.
The fund supports municipal development plans, infrastructure projects, and endogenous programs aimed at reducing regional disparities. The FSP, on the other hand, finances initiatives of national importance, including security measures, social programs, and strategic infrastructure development.
Djibril Zoungrana, Permanent Secretary of the National Technical Commission for Mines, emphasized that the FMD enables Burkina Faso “to maximize the economic benefits of our mineral resources while supporting both local development and national priorities.”
Gold continues to dominate Burkina Faso’s exports and remains a key growth driver, helping the country gain recognition as an emerging player in Africa’s mining sector.
Since its inception, the FMD has mobilized over CFA169 billion between 2020 and 2022, reflecting a sustained effort to formalize and redistribute mining wealth effectively.
As governance and transparency in the mining sector improve, initiatives like the FMD position Burkina Faso to better leverage its mineral resources, benefiting local communities while enhancing its reputation as a key mineral-rich economy in West Africa.