The Muhwazi perimeter ln the Commune of Butihinda, Muyinga Province, was explored by Flemish Investments Limited and Burundi Mining Company (BUMINCO).

Both companies withdrew, and after 9 months of research, BUMINCO applied for an exploitation permit on the Masaka perimeter.

On 21 August 2017, the British company African Mining Limited obtained an exploration permit for gold and associated minerals on the Muhwazi perimeter.

[2] Presidential decree no 100/191 of 18 December 2019 named Simon Ngendakumana as administrator representing the state on the board of directors of African Mining Limited.

The director general of the Office Burundais des Mines et Carrieres (OBM) visited this site on 29 July 2020 to see the progress of construction work on the gold processing plant, and to talk with the operators.