Sudan Achieves Record Gold Production and Exports Exceed $1 Billion
December 29, 2025273 VistasTiempo de lectura: 2 minutos
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Sudan achieved a significant milestone in gold production in 2025, as the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) announced an output of 70.15 tons, exceeding its target by 113% compared to the original goal of 62.02 tons.
The majority of this production came from traditional mining, which contributed 58.376 tons, achieving 116% of its target. Waste processing companies produced 5.678 tons, reaching 110% of their goal, while concession companies yielded 5.963 tons, attaining 95% of their target. Small-scale mining contributed only 0.141 tons, representing just 59% of its objective.
In terms of revenue, the company recorded 1.087 trillion Sudanese pounds, surpassing its plan by 132%. Gold exports reached 12.507 tons, generating export revenues of $1.3 billion, according to Sudanese outlet "Al-Mashhad."
Production rates saw significant increases in the early quarters, with the first quarter showing a 109% rise and the second quarter a 163% increase. Compliance with environmental standards was reported at 70% for organized mining and 51% for traditional mining.
However, the report highlighted safety concerns in the sector, noting 25 accidents in traditional mining that resulted in 51 fatalities and 29 injuries, alongside 39 accidents in organized mining.
Exploration activities expanded to include 162 companies covering an area of 164,000 square kilometers, in addition to 30 producing companies operating under concessions.
The gold sector faces several challenges, including overlapping laws between central and state authorities, economic inflation, ongoing conflict, gold smuggling, and informal processing. These issues underscore the need for stricter regulatory policies to ensure sustainable growth in the industry.
The majority of this production came from traditional mining, which contributed 58.376 tons, achieving 116% of its target. Waste processing companies produced 5.678 tons, reaching 110% of their goal, while concession companies yielded 5.963 tons, attaining 95% of their target. Small-scale mining contributed only 0.141 tons, representing just 59% of its objective.
In terms of revenue, the company recorded 1.087 trillion Sudanese pounds, surpassing its plan by 132%. Gold exports reached 12.507 tons, generating export revenues of $1.3 billion, according to Sudanese outlet "Al-Mashhad."
Production rates saw significant increases in the early quarters, with the first quarter showing a 109% rise and the second quarter a 163% increase. Compliance with environmental standards was reported at 70% for organized mining and 51% for traditional mining.
However, the report highlighted safety concerns in the sector, noting 25 accidents in traditional mining that resulted in 51 fatalities and 29 injuries, alongside 39 accidents in organized mining.
Exploration activities expanded to include 162 companies covering an area of 164,000 square kilometers, in addition to 30 producing companies operating under concessions.
The gold sector faces several challenges, including overlapping laws between central and state authorities, economic inflation, ongoing conflict, gold smuggling, and informal processing. These issues underscore the need for stricter regulatory policies to ensure sustainable growth in the industry.
