\n Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim said Sudan produced about 70 tonnes of gold in 2025<\/a>, exceeding its national target by 13%, but official exports did not exceed 20 tonnes, highlighting the scale of smuggling and informal trade. \n <\/p>\n
\n Central Bank data showed only 14.7 tonnes were exported through official channels in 2025, generating $1.536 billion.
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\n Artisanal and small-scale mining accounts for about 80% of Sudan\u2019s total gold output<\/a>, mainly in River Nile, Northern and Red Sea states, while the organised corporate sector contributes the remaining 20%.
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\n The sector employs hundreds of thousands of people but largely operates outside formal regulation, limiting state revenue collection and weakening export controls.
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\n Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) General Manager Mohamed Taher Omer said during an executive meeting in Khartoum that the strong quarterly performance reflected improved field operations and stronger revenue collection systems.
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\n He urged staff to maximise production to support the national treasury, adding that the company had also improved environmental safety standards and expanded digital governance.
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\n Planning Director Al-Sadiq Al-Haj Taha said surplus revenues had been channelled into health, water and education projects in mining communities.
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\n Sudan\u2019s organised mining sector<\/a> continues to attract foreign players, particularly from Russia, China, Canada and Gulf states, although the conflict has also led to withdrawals and hesitation from other investors, particularly from the United States<\/a>.
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\n As of 2026, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) control most eastern gold deposits, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) dominate central and southwestern goldfields, making access to gold reserves a strategic part of the conflict.
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\n Russia-linked firms, including operators previously linked to the Wagner network such as Meroe Gold, have drawn international attention over allegations of unofficial gold exports and conflict financing.
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\n However, in March 2026, Perseus Mining<\/a>, headquartered in Australia, completed the sale of its 70% stake in the Meyas Sand Gold Project for $260 million, citing the \u201cprotracted armed conflict\u201d as the primary reason for its exit from Sudan.
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\n Meanwhile, several Chinese-backed operators continue to maintain a presence in Sudan\u2019s organised mining sector despite the ongoing instability.
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