Sudan has recorded a sharp rise in mining revenues, with artisanal gold collections reaching 113 per cent of first-quarter targets, the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company reported on Thursday, April 23.
Gold production reached 89 per cent of projected output, reinforcing the sector’s central role in sustaining the economy amid ongoing conflict. Artisanal mining continues to dominate, contributing about 80 per cent of total production, particularly in key regions such as the River Nile, Northern, and Red Sea states.
SMRC General Manager Mohamed Taher Omer attributed the performance to improved oversight and urged increased output to support state revenues, while also highlighting progress in environmental compliance and digital governance reforms.
Officials say surplus revenues are being channelled into social initiatives, including health, water, and education. However, challenges persist, particularly in formal gold exports, with a significant portion of production still leaving the country through unofficial channels despite gold accounting for more than half of Sudan’s export earnings.
