Every ounce we produce is tied to the people who live alongside our concession. Burlcore reinvests in water, roads, jobs, education and partnerships that outlast the mine itself.
"We forward our great vote of thanks to the entire management of Burlcore Gold Mining Group. As the Mawero community, we thank you for solving our water crisis. The promise has been answered at the right time. Long live Burlcore."
Burlcore Mining works alongside local residents to improve access to clean drinking water. These everyday efforts reflect what responsible mining looks like inside a host community - practical support that outlasts the mining cycle.
Before Burlcore stepped in, children in Mawero walked long distances each morning with jerrycans balanced on their heads. Today, a protected borehole, elevated storage tanks, stone-lined catchment and a full drainage network sit at the heart of the village. Tap any photograph to open the full story.
Burlcore operates inside a living district - families, schools, markets and farms. Our community programme is built around practical, visible projects in Busia: water you can drink, roads you can drive, jobs that pay reliably, and schooling that keeps children moving forward.
Concrete commitments - measured, reported and renewed each year alongside our operating plan.
Delivering sustainable water supply and flood-resilience works for neighbouring communities, including the recently completed Mawero water and infrastructure project that resolved a long-standing local water crisis.
Grading and maintaining local road networks that connect villages to schools, clinics and regional markets - opening up access far beyond the mine gate.
Prioritising hiring from Busia District and the surrounding sub-counties, with fair wages, formal contracts and on-site safety training for every role.
Vocational training in mechanics, processing, geology assistance and trade skills - building careers that travel with our people long after a shift ends.
Scholarships, classroom materials and school improvement projects that keep children of mining families in school and learning.
Sourcing food, transport, construction and services from Busia-based suppliers wherever possible, so revenue circulates within the community.
Progressive land reclamation and community infrastructure designed to outlive the mine - leaving usable land, water and buildings behind.
Clear, published reporting on what share of profits is returned to the community and where it goes - accountable to the people we work alongside.
The most powerful thing a formal mine can offer a rural district is a reliable monthly wage. Burlcore prioritises local hiring, fair contracts and predictable pay cycles so that families in Busia can plan - school fees, healthcare, savings, small businesses on the side. That stability ripples outward into the whole community.
"We measure success not just in ounces produced, but in boreholes drilled, classrooms supplied and households earning a steady wage within the Lake Victoria Green Belt."
- Mr Issa Wandera
Our impact is amplified by working alongside local government, regulators, NGOs and development agencies. Co-funded projects go further, last longer, and stay accountable to the people they're meant to serve.
A defined share of every year's operating profit is ring-fenced for the community fund. Allocation is reviewed with district leadership and reported back openly - so partners, regulators and residents can see exactly where the money lands.
Every ounce we recover is the product of disciplined work, formal compliance, and deep respect for the land and the communities that make it possible.