Tenkodogo: The High Commissioner of the Boulgou province, Dom¨gb¨guiere Constantin Dabir©, chaired the second ordinary session of 2026 of the Provincial Framework for Dialogue and Monitoring of the Kiaka SA mine. At this meeting, which brought together administrative authorities, community representatives, and mining company officials, the provincial authority welcomed the progress made in supporting people affected by the project while calling on the population to seize the development opportunities offered by the mine.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the participants, gathered in the conference room of the High Commission in Tenkodogo, examined the state of implementation of the Livelihood Restoration Program (LMP), aimed at sustainably improving the living conditions of people affected by the mining project. High Commissioner Constantin Dabir© highlighted the framework’s role as a platform for dialogue, mutual listening, and seeking joint solutions between the populations and the mining company.
Dabir© stated that the numerous meetings organized since the project’s launch have gradually resolved initial misunderstandings and better publicized the development vision supported by Kiaka SA. He emphasized that people are now more aware of the mining policy’s focus on people, with results showing significant improvements in the living conditions of those affected.
The province’s top official specifically acknowledged the completion of compensation housing, with keys handed over to beneficiaries since April 1, 2026. He urged the families to move into these modern homes built to required standards.
Dr. Christian Ou©draogo, Director of Corporate Affairs of Kiaka SA, stated that the session aimed to update stakeholders on the commitments made by the mining company for the affected people. He highlighted achievements of the Livelihood Restoration Programme (PRMS), including training 180 young people from affected households, creating seven agricultural equipment use cooperatives, securing 137 hectares of agricultural land, and completing studies for their development.
Ou©draogo also mentioned the completion of four pastoral boreholes, establishment of four market gardens, construction of ten community chicken coops, and seven grain storage facilities. Discussions are underway with financial institutions to support and finance young people’s economic integration and empowerment.
He revealed that over 400 million CFA francs have been invested in education, health, sport, culture, and community development. For 2026, Kiaka SA plans a three-year development program, developed with local authorities and communities, to extend the project’s positive effects to other localities.
Chief Commissioner Ibrahim Ciss© from the National Office for the Security of Mining Sites (ONASIM) stressed the need for awareness against risks linked to uncontrolled gold mining, irregular migration, and child exploitation. He highlighted state measures to regulate artisanal mining sites and secure gold discovery areas.
Participants praised the quality of discussions and Kiaka SA’s commitment to dialogue with communities. The High Commissioner of Boulgou noted that this consultation dynamic ensures social stability and makes the Kiaka mine a driver of sustainable development for the province’s people.