Seventeen Mining Companies Enter Gold Production in South Kordofan

Khartoum, Sudan, July 26, 2026 - Authorities said seventeen mining companies had entered gold production in South Kordofan after meetings between the Mineral Resources Company and investors.

The announcement underscored how gold fields remain economically central even in contested states.

This detail was included in the mid-to-late July SUDAN briefing.

Local communities and health advocates continue to warn about mercury use and livelihood disruption.