| Year | Permanent jobs | Occasional jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 163 | — |
| 2027 | 210 | — |
| 2028 | 265 | — |
| 2029 | 300 | — |
| 2030 | 333 | 3 520 |
From the first year (2026), approximately 163 direct jobs will be created in the Cibitoke region.
Diversified and competitive economy
Full integration into the global economy
Exporting certified concentrates to generate foreign exchange and strengthen national reserves.
Reducing dependence on traditional sectors by developing a modern and competitive mining industry.
Technical training, skilled jobs and local entrepreneurship to build Burundian human capital.
Salary injection durably improves family living standards in the area.
Sustainable alternatives to unstructured artisanal activities.
Technical training programs for local workforce to international standards.
Support for young entrepreneurs to create subcontracting SMEs.
SONALEK buys ~2,000 t of titanium directly from the local population each year.
Workers integrate into a supply chain exporting to China, the USA and Europe.
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