On Thursday, March 12, 2026, a historic milestone was reached at the Koulouba Palace. General Assimi Goïta presided over the official handover of checks from the Local Mining Development Fund , thus fulfilling a major promise of the National Refoundation Conference.

In total, 18.4 billion FCFA (for the 2025 financial year) have been mobilized to be redistributed to all 819 municipalities in Mali.

A distribution key based on fairness

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Alousséni Sanou, specified the modalities of this sharing, aimed at correcting territorial disparities:

1. 50% for municipalities located directly in extraction zones.
2. 25% for the other local authorities in these same mining areas.
3. 25% for all other communities in the country.

"The idea is that the wealth of the subsoil benefits every Malian, from Kayes to Kidal, and not just mining communities," the minister stressed.

A new lease of life for local projects

This financial windfall, stemming from contributions from mining and quarrying operators, is the result of the 2023 reform of the Mining Code . For local elected officials, such as Yéhia Ha Konta, mayor of Alafia (Timbuktu), it represents an unprecedented opportunity to finance basic infrastructure.

1. Construction of schools and health centers.
2. Development of rural roads and tracks.
3. Access to drinking water.

Transparency and "Zero Tolerance"

Aware of the risks of mismanagement, the Head of State has established a three-level control system (municipal, regional and national) acting as anti-corruption "filters".

General Goïta's message is clear:

1. Objective: To transform the face of municipalities and improve the daily lives of the population.
2. Warning: Any misappropriation or breach will be subject to immediate legal action.

Key figures: | Indicator | Data | | :--- | :--- | | Total amount | 18.4 billion FCFA | | Beneficiaries | 819 municipalities | | Legal basis | Mining Code 2023 / Decree of February 27, 2026 |