- About Us
WAMIC SA is an innovative Burkinabé laboratory, specializing in sample analysis for the mining sector. As the first privately-owned laboratory founded by a Burkinabé in this industry, WAMIC SA stands out for its pioneering spirit. Our mission is to support Burkina Faso’s local content policy by delivering high-quality analytical services, tailored to foster the growth and success of national companies within the mining sector.
- History
As a pioneer in Burkina Faso’s mining industry, WAMIC SA is the first private Burkinabé laboratory dedicated to mining sample analysis.
Our mission is to actively support the local content policy by fostering the growth of national companies in the sector..
After four years of development, the required infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment were fully installed between September 2020 and March 2024.
The laboratory is fully operational since July 2, 2024, backed by a highly experienced team with decades of expertise.
With cutting-edge technology, WAMIC SA is poised to become a benchmark both nationally and internationally.
- Vision
Mr. Boureima Apollinaire COMPAORE, a Rural Engineering expert with recognized expertise in the mining sector, is the founder of WAMIC SA laboratory.
With over ten years of experience in laboratory management, including his role as Regional Manager for West Africa at an international laboratory, he has successfully led operations for more than a decade.
In response to the lack of Burkinabé laboratories in the mining sector, Mr. COMPAORE took the initiative to bridge this gap by leveraging his expertise to establish WAMIC SA, a reference laboratory at the local level.
Known for his integrity, rigor, and professionalism, Mr. COMPAORE has also distinguished himself in high-level public and private roles. He served as Director General of the National Office of Land Management (ONAT) and as Chairman and CEO of ERECA-International SA, where he demonstrated his ability to lead large-scale projects.