High-Level Meeting Orders Comprehensive Survey of Sudan’s Mineral Resources
Khartoum – Sudanhorizon
A high-level meeting held on Wednesday, bringing together senior officials and economic and mining policymakers from the Ministries of Minerals and Industry and Trade, directed the launch of a comprehensive survey of all mineral resources across Sudan and reviewed issues related to the export of chromium and other non-gold minerals.
According to a press statement, the meeting established a new framework for joint coordination mechanisms aimed at improving mineral export processes and ensuring they meet the highest international standards.
Dr. Hind Siddig, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Minerals, stressed the need for closer cooperation between the Ministries of Minerals and Industry and Trade, along with other relevant institutions, to develop this strategic sector.
She emphasized the importance of conducting a nationwide inventory of all mineral resources, with particular focus on studying and analyzing minerals associated with chromite deposits to prevent the loss of valuable national resources. She also highlighted the need to align export pricing with current international commodity market rates to safeguard the interests of both the state and investors.
The meeting concluded with a package of immediate executive decisions, including the formation of a joint technical committee chaired by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and comprising relevant stakeholders to develop and strengthen governance of non-gold mineral exports.
The decisions also include officially listing these minerals on the Sudan Global Trade Point and subjecting all export procedures to comprehensive digitalization and governance through the “Baladna” electronic platform, with the aim of enhancing transparency and accelerating transaction processing.
During the meeting, Dr. Nizar Abdo Sayed Makawi, Director General of Small-Scale Mining at the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, presented a detailed technical report on recent chromium exports. He also reviewed developments in other promising mineral sectors, including talc, mica, and gypsum, highlighting the significant investment opportunities these resources offer.
Meanwhile, Dr. Awad Salam Mousa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, emphasized the importance of institutional coordination and streamlining export procedures by incorporating these minerals into the country’s Unified Export Window.
He noted that simplifying export processes is consistent with Sudan’s broader strategy of comprehensive digital transformation and reflects the government’s growing focus on improving the export performance and global competitiveness of the country’s non-gold mineral products.
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