Sudan’s central bank and the state-owned Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) have established a joint committee to supervise gold exports and strengthen control over the sector, a statement released Sunday said. The panel, formed after a meeting in Port Sudan, will coordinate export operations, improve monitoring, and support the national economy, though no implementation timeline was provided.
Central bank governor Amna Mirghani and SMRC head Mohamed Taher signed the agreement. Sudan produced 70.15 tons of gold in 2025, primarily from six of the 14 states active before the outbreak of war in April 2023, excluding areas controlled by paramilitary or rebel groups. Most gold comes from around 2 million artisanal miners, with commercial plants often reprocessing tailings. Large quantities of gold are reportedly smuggled due to weak tracking of artisanal production.
Officials indicated that export incentives and consultations with industry stakeholders would be considered. Mirghani framed the move as part of efforts to transition the banking system “from resilience to recovery,” while Taher said the SMRC will deploy state-level staff to assist in tightening controls. On November 5, 2025, the central bank had lifted a ban on private gold exports, resolving tensions between state agencies and traders.
