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Vision & Mission

Alignment with the national Vision Burundi 2040–2060 and our industrial roadmap.

Our Vision

Vision 2040–2060

"To establish SONALEK as a reference industrial mining player in Central Africa, leveraging Burundi's mineral resources in support of the national Vision Burundi 2040 and Burundi Developed Country 2060."

Our Mission

Four focus areas that guide our day-to-day operations.

Responsible Extraction

Extract Kibaya mineral resources using modern techniques while respecting environmental standards.

Local Processing

Progressively move towards local industrial mineral processing to maximize added value in Burundi.

Job Creation

Create sustainable employment and transfer technical skills to local populations.

International Cooperation

Build strong commercial partnerships with African, Asian, and European markets.

Strategic Pillars

Three phases from raw minerals to high-value products.

Phase 1: 2026-2031
Raw Extraction

Extract and sell raw titanium, lithium, coltan, and gold. Generate cash flow to fund subsequent phases.

Phase 2: 2031-2040
Semi-processing

Industrial semi-finished processing. Increased value-added and net margin.

Phase 3: 2040-2060
Finished Products

Manufacturing high-value finished products: aerospace, medical, and photovoltaic components.