Sudan’s Gold Sector Becomes Economic Lifeline Amid Prolonged Conflict
Sudan Relies on Gold Revenues as War Enters Fourth Year, Smuggling and Investor Shifts Reshape Sector Sudan’s gold industry is emerging as the government’s primary source of revenue as the country’s civil war enters its fourth year. Strong performance from artisanal mining and renewed efforts to attract foreign investment are reshaping the sector’s role in the national economy. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) reported that revenues from artisanal mining reached 113% of first-quarter targets
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