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Titanium (ilmenite and rutile) is the main product. The site also contains lithium, coltan, gold, zinc, copper, amethyst and tourmaline.
The target is 333 permanent jobs and 3,520 occasional jobs (diggers and managers) by 2030. From the first year, approximately 163 direct jobs will be created.
SONALEK implements a comprehensive environmental plan: dust control by water spraying, progressive soil rehabilitation, protection of local wildlife, and prohibition of plant waste burning.
Yes. The NPV is $105.5 million and the Profitability Index is 6.42. The project is profitable from the second year of operations with capital repayment in approximately 16 months.
Compensation for rights holders is governed by the Ministerial Order of February 2025, guaranteeing fair, prompt compensation calculated on objective bases (640,000 to 1,280,000 BIF per are depending on use).
ONATOUR (National Peat Office, representing the Burundian State) and FANALEK Company (private partner).
Ndora Zone, Bukinanyana Municipality, Cibitoke Province — across 64.7 km², accessible via National Road RN10.
1. Industrial extraction of titanium and associated minerals (lithium, coltan, gold) in the Kibaya perimeter — main project under development. 2. Semi-precious stone extraction (amethyst) — already operational on the same site.
By applying for permanent positions or by creating a subcontracting SME in transport, maintenance, catering or ore sorting. Technical training programs are planned.
Aerospace, medical (prosthetics, implants), energy (solar panels, desalination), paints and cosmetics, high-end sports equipment and advanced electronics.
Yes. All operations are governed by the 2023 Mining Code, ministerial orders and public-private partnership agreements with the Burundian State.
