Sudan: Sudan to Up Gold Production By 64 Tons

Nov 27, 2014 | AllAfrica
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Khartoum — On Sunday, Sudan announced a 64-ton increase in gold production this year, up from 34 tons in 2013. This signifies an important advance in exploitation of gold and minerals in the country, according to African Mining Brief.

The Sudanese Minister of Minerals, Ahmed Mohammed Sadiq El Karuri confirmed the news and added that the country had anticipated a higher gold production of 70 tons of gold by close of this year. According to him, the country's traditional mining practices accounts for 93% of gold production.