Sudanese Mineral Resources Company reported gold export earnings of $2.292 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Domestic fiscal revenue reached 1.886 trillion Sudanese pounds.
Production exceeds annual target
The regulator said output reached 105 percent of its annual target. Management called for further digital reforms and stronger safety oversight across the mining sector.
An important source of foreign currency
Gold remains central to Sudan’s exports and access to foreign exchange as war disrupts many other areas of economic activity. The company’s figures reflect official export proceeds, while estimates of total production and informal cross-border trade remain contested.
Modernization and oversight
Management urged further digitalization, improved reporting and stronger safety controls in mining operations. The sector’s longer-term contribution will depend partly on transparent production records and effective official export channels.
Broader context
Exceeding a production target does not imply that all parts of Sudan’s mining industry have recovered equally. Artisanal mining and larger commercial operations face different conditions. The contribution of exports to public revenue and foreign currency supply depends on how gold is traded and recorded. Official company figures describe the formal sector but do not prove that every part of national output has entered the reporting system.