War-ravaged Sudan sets new gold production record with $1.57 billion in exports.

By Jerry  Published On July 21, 2025

According to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC), this growth generated $1.57 billion in legal export revenue for the conflict-torn nation’s struggling economy.

SMRC director Mohamed Tahir Omer announced the figures during a media briefing in Cairo, Egypt.

Notably, the surge comes amid the unending political rivalry between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has crippled the economy and displaced over 12.5 million people since April 2023.

Gold has been a vital source of foreign exchange and economic lifeline for Sudan as it battles some of its highest levels of inflation in history.

Omer highlighted the sector’s growth, noting that workforce capacity has expanded from 5% to 40%. He emphasized the mining sector’s potential, stating, “The mining sector has the ability to lead the country towards recovery and economic renaissance.”

The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company has also projected gold production of 37 tonnes in the first half of 2025, which is expected to bring in 403 billion Sudanese pounds in government revenue.

Key mining sites along the borders of South Sudan and the Central African Republic are currently under RSF control, further complicating government oversight and revenue collection.

Estimates by international watchdogs such as Chatham House and Swissaid indicate that Sudan’s actual gold production could reach up to 80 tonnes annually, with a market value exceeding $6 billion.

Source: Africabusinessinsider

 


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