Bangladesh, Dec. 31 -- 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 SMRCs 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 Sudans Ministe...