Sudan’s state mining company reported a significant surge in gold production for 2025, achieving its highest output in five years despite the nation's ongoing civil war.
The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) announced on Monday that it produced 70 tonnes of gold last year, exceeding its annual target by 13%. The company also stated that public revenues from the sector surpassed 1 trillion Sudanese pounds (approximately $426 million), hitting 132% of its goal.
Minister of Minerals Nour El-Daem Taha praised the performance amid "ongoing challenges" and urged continued efforts for 2026. The figures highlight gold's critical role as a financial lifeline. From January to October 2025 alone, 53 tonnes of officially exported gold generated $909 million.
"The minerals sector has a major role in supporting the state treasury and the national economy, as well as the war effort," SMRC director Mohamed Taher Omer told the Sudan Tribune.
However, reports from organizations like SWISSAID indicate that a substantial portion of Sudan's gold—estimated at 40-70%—is smuggled out through unofficial channels, with the United Arab Emirates frequently cited as a key transit hub for both legal and illicit shipments.