Sudan: Comprehensive Plan for Mineral Monitoring and Mapping

Port Sudan – Sudannorizon

The General Authority for Geological Research in Sudan has announced a new plan to prepare a national mineral map showing the locations and quantities of mineral deposits in the country, including gold, copper, iron, chromium, and uranium, based on geological studies and field explorations.

The Director General of the Authority, Geologist Ahmed Haroun Al-Toum, said that the map will be used as a strategic tool to support the efforts of the state and companies in identifying investment opportunities in the mining sector.

He pointed out that it represents a basis for economic and development planning, in addition to its scientific importance.

Al-Toum confirmed that the Authority has begun securing logistical means and field transportation in the states, despite the challenges of war. It is also working to implement long-term training programs funded by grants and cooperation agreements with several research institutions, including the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, the Institute of Metals, and the Authority for Remote Sensing.

He added that the Authority is moving forward with digital transformation projects and intends to install new laboratories in River Nile and Northern states, in addition to launching a plan to train its staff in drone exploration techniques.

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