Ibrahim Traoré’s gamble on gold is starting to yield returns for Burkina Faso’s military government, which is benefiting from a significant mining boom. The country recorded a record 94 tonnes of gold production in 2025, enhancing revenues and unlocking a $33.2 million disbursement from the IMF following a positive economic review. Despite ongoing security challenges, GDP growth reached an estimated 5% in 2025. The government’s stabilisation plan focuses on tightening mining revenue collection, controlling inflation, and managing borrowing levels. Furthermore, the IMF has approved an additional $124 million to support climate-resilient agriculture. However, the Fund warns that risks remain, necessitating stricter mining oversight and continued governance reforms to sustain this momentum.