Sudan’s official gold exports in the first six months of 2026 have matched the total volume officially exported throughout 2025, Minister of Minerals Nour al-Dayem Taha said on Sunday.
Taha attributed the increase to tighter government controls and measures aimed at directing more gold production through formal banking channels.
His comments followed a meeting with Prime Minister Kamel Idris, who backed the ministry’s efforts to regulate artisanal mining, monitor mineral markets and secure the country’s gold production.
The Government has intensified its crackdown on gold smuggling. Last week, Sudan’s Security and Defense Council announced the establishment of specialized courts to prosecute gold smuggling and prohibited military and paramilitary forces from operating in mining areas.
Gold smuggling has historically diverted much of Sudan’s production away from state revenues. Official figures indicate that Sudan produced 70 tons of gold in 2025, while the Central Bank of Sudan recorded only 14 tons in official exports.
Gold remains Sudan’s main source of foreign exchange and is vital for financing essential imports as the country continues to face severe economic disruption caused by the ongoing conflict.
