Sudan: Export of 26 Tons of Gold Worth $1.5B in Ten Months

Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon

A government company has announced an increase in Sudan’s gold exports, reaching 26 tons valued at $1.5 billion.
The Director General of the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (the technical arm of the Ministry of Minerals), Mohamed Tahir Omar, revealed that his company deposited 1.5 billion dollars into the Central Bank of Sudan during the first ten months of this year.
Speaking at the “First Economic Conference to Address the Impact of the War,” held in Port Sudan, Omar stated that the actual gold production exceeds 50 tons but noted the weak export levels through official channels.
He pointed out that efforts are underway to close the gap and regulate gold through a set of measures and plans with the states to formalize mining operations and handle waste scientifically to safeguard the country’s resources.
Omar highlighted that the mining sector plays a significant role in bolstering the state’s treasury, supporting the national economy, and contributing to wartime efforts during the country’s current phase. He also emphasized that all obligations to states and local communities regarding social responsibility have been met.
Additionally, the Environment and Safety Department Director at the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, Idris Suleiman, presented a scientific paper titled “The Environmental Challenges of Traditional Mining” in a session chaired by Minister of Minerals Mohamed Bashir Abu Namo. The paper highlighted the sector’s development and the significant efforts made by the company to improve operations and address the environmental impacts of mining activities.