\n \u201cCurrent estimates give a useful baseline, but they do not capture the full scale of what lies underground,\u201d Saleh said in an interview with Sudan Tribune.\n <\/p>\n
\n He pointed to the country\u2019s extensive rock belts, many of which remain largely unexamined using advanced techniques like remote sensing, deep geophysical scanning, and structured exploratory drilling.\n <\/p>\n
Sudan Gold Production and Export Disparity<\/p>\n
\n This gap reveals structural issues in the sector, including weak regulatory oversight, limited fiscal capture, and challenges in market transparency.\n <\/p>\n
\n The majority of gold bypassing formal channels represents significant lost revenue and foreign exchange for the government.\n <\/p>\n
\n Addressing these gaps through formalization of artisanal mining, stronger monitoring<\/a>, and enforcement could boost Sudan\u2019s revenues, reduce illicit trade, and strengthen its position as a major African gold producer.\n <\/p>\n Expanded reserves could elevate Sudan\u2019s standing in Africa<\/p>\n \n If these projections are confirmed, Sudan could climb higher among Africa\u2019s gold-producing nations, challenging established players such as Algeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Mali.\n <\/p>\n \n Saleh also highlighted the role of artisanal mining in the country\u2019s growth over the past decade. \u201cEvery expansion in search operations has led to new discoveries,\u201d he said. However, he cautioned that unregulated activity carries environmental and health risks, making integration into the formal economy a critical priority.\n <\/p>\n \n Legalization and oversight could curb smuggling, increase public revenues, and improve working conditions.\n <\/p>\n \n The secretary-general called for a coordinated national strategy for the minerals sector. This would include intensifying exploration in under-studied regions, updating Sudan\u2019s geological database, and inviting international companies to operate under rules that preserve sovereignty<\/a> and ensure value is captured locally.\n <\/p>\n \n With global gold prices at record highs, Sudan\u2019s expanding reserves offer a historic opportunity to boost foreign exchange and strengthen the economy amid ongoing financial challenges.\n <\/p>\n \n By confirming and developing these deposits, the country could secure its place as a leading African gold powerhouse and redefine its role in the continent\u2019s broader mineral markets.\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cCurrent estimates give a useful baseline, but they do not capture the full scale of what lies underground,\u201d…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":307423,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[138,219,111,139,69],"class_list":["post-307422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-economy","tag-business","tag-economy","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=307422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307422\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/307423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=307422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=307422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=307422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}