Sudan has recorded its highest-ever gold production, extracting 64 tonnes in 2024 and generating $1.57 billion in export revenue despite ongoing conflict and economic instability.
Director of the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, during a press conference this week announced.
fiMohamed Tahir Omer, the director described the mining sector as a key pillar of national resilience, suggesting that its continued growth could guide Sudan toward economic recovery even amid crisis.
“Our gold sector remains strong and is powering our economy forward,” Omer said. “It is one of the few areas bringing hope and stability.”
The country’s production marked a staggering 53% increase compared to 2022, when Sudan mined just 41.8 tonnes of gold.
In addition to the economic windfall, employment in the mining sector has surged, climbing from 5% to 40%, a development that analysts say is critical in a nation struggling with widespread displacement and joblessness.
Foreign mining companies have also resumed operations, signaling renewed confidence in Sudan’s resource potential despite the volatile environment.
Sudan, already one of Africa’s largest gold producers, now aims to position itself as a global leader in gold exports, with ambitions to stabilize its currency and reduce reliance on foreign aid.
