Civil War-Torn Sudan Sits On Unexplored Mineral Riches Worth Billions

Sudan's mineral sector has expanded sharply in recent years, with gold becoming one of the country’s most valuable exports. The country achieved record gold output of 64.4 tonnes in 2024, generating approximately $1.6 billion in government revenue despite the ongoing civil war. Last year, Sudan’s gold production set yet another record at 70 tonnes, generating about $1.8 billion, or nearly 4% of GDP. This production was largely driven by continued operations in 90% of mining areas and increased regulation.Th ...