Despite being engulfed in one of the most devastating conflicts in its modern history, Sudan has recorded a remarkable surge in gold production, underscoring the paradoxical relationship between war, natural resources, and state survival. According to figures released by the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC), the country produced 70 tonnes of gold in 2025, surpassing its annual production target by a significant margin and marking the highest output level in the past five years.

The announcement, published on the SMRC’s official Facebook page on December 30, stated that gold production reached 113% of the planned target for the year. The figures were presented during a board meeting chaired by Sudan’s Minister of Minerals, Nour El-Daem Taha, who praised the company’s performance despite what he described as “ongoing challenges” stemming from the civil war. He urged the company to intensify its efforts in 2026 and emphasized the need to integrate national mining development projects into future plans.

These results are striking given that Sudan has been locked in a brutal civil conflict for more than two years, a war that has fractured state institutions, displaced millions, and severely disrupted agriculture, trade, and basic public services. Yet, amid this devastation, the gold sector has not only survived but expanded, emerging as one of the government’s most reliable sources of revenue.

The SMRC reported that total public revenues reached 1.087 trillion Sudanese pounds in 2025, equivalent to roughly $426 million, representing 132% of the annual target. From January to October alone, Sudan produced 53........

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