A lens into South Sudan gold mining | Journalismfund Europe

The main supply chains run from South Sudan across Uganda and Kenya and it also moves to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan, and then to international markets in Dubai and China. The main border posts used for this purpose are Nimule-Elegu and Kaya bordering Uganda, and gold is smuggled into Kenya through the …

South Sudan to Spotlight Mining Potential at Critical Minerals …

192. South Sudan's Mining Minister, the Honorable Martin Abucha, will address attendees at the forthcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 conference in Cape Town, detailing South Sudan's strategy to harness its abundant critical and industrial minerals to drive the nation's mining industry expansion.

The Mineral Industry of South Sudan, 2016 (PDF)

PDF format - South Sudan 2016 Minerals Yearbook chapter. Country chapters from the Minerals Yearbook (Volume III. -- Area Reports: International) are designed to provide an annual review of mineral production and trade and of mineral-related government and industry developments.

South Sudan's Infrastructure

Table 5. South Sudan's road indicators benchmarked against those of African peers 16 Table 6a. Land area in Sudan and South Sudan suitable for agriculture 17 Table 6b. Distribution of agricultural value between Sudan and South Sudan 17 Table 7. South Sudan's spending needs for regional, national, rural, and urban connectivity 19 Table 8.

South Sudan: Strong Partnerships Drive Oil Sector Growth

Holding interest in all exploration and production assets in South Sudan, South Sudan's state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) holds eight joint. ... The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit will connect South African projects with UK investors for deal signings and formation of strategic partnerships. Read More »

Panning For Gold In South Sudan, A Gram At A Time

Okwang says the country is taking cautious first steps toward industrial mining to try to avoid bloodshed over South Sudan's minerals. The country, he says, is wary of other nations where battles ...

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South Sudan awards gold, uranium mining contracts

South Sudan has awarded two companies exploration licenses for gold and uranium in areas thought to be rich in minerals, an official from the semi-autonomous region said.

UN leads the development of a roadmap to formalize ASM in South Sudan

Although an important oil producer, the country is also believed to have significant mineral resources such as gold, copper, diamonds, limestone, etc. The government believes that South Sudan is yet to fully discover its geological mineral resources that can drive economic growth and prosperity of local communities.

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UNMAS South Sudan

The humanitarian mine action report is updated on a monthly basis, providing monthly and cumulative figures that indicate the scale and nature of the problem and the …

Sudan | ASM

Sudan's mineral potential remains vastly untapped. The secession of South Sudan brought about disparity in both the countries' economies. Three-quarters of the oil reserves being in South Sudan, North Sudan had to diversify and recently started promoting its gold mining sector. According to the Ministry of Minerals gold export represent 9% ...

THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES OF MINE …

figure 8 land use after release in south sudan (2004–2022) figure 9 contribution of victim assistance to the sdg targets in south sudan figure 10 total number of eo victims in …

Ministry of Mining:: – Republic of South Sudan

The Ministry of Mining Strategic Plan has been prepared within the framework of South Sudan Vision 2040 whose aspiration is "Towards Freedom, Equality, Justice, Peace and …

South Sudan

In 2019, South Sudan exported $105M worth of services. The top services exported by South Sudan in 2019 were Other business services ($87.5M), Royalties and license fees ($8.96M), Construction services ($4.45M), Financial services ($3.26M), and Computer and information services ($350k).

Oil, export diversification and economic growth in Sudan: …

Mineral Economics - There is an extensive literature demonstrating a positive link between export diversification and economic growth. ... However, the secession of South Sudan in 2011 rather abruptly transformed Sudan once again into a less oil-dependent economy and triggered a major economic shock given the absence of earlier …

2019 Minerals Yearbook

In 2019, the economy of South Sudan was based largely on the production of crude petroleum (u.S. Central Intelligence agency, 2020). the legislative framework for the …

2017 2018 Minerals Yearbook

Mineral Trade sudan's exports increased in value by 32% to $4.1 billion in 2017 from $3.1 billion in 2016. Petroleum exports, which ... Hadal awatib East, the Hadayamet, and the Hassai south properties, which were reported to contain 1.3 million metric tons (Mt) of copper, 700,000 metric tons (t) of zinc, 3,000 t of ...

Map of the geology and mineral deposits of South Sudan …

Download scientific diagram | Map of the geology and mineral deposits of South Sudan [20] and location of the study area. from publication: Groundwater Resources Assessment for Sustainable ...

INTERVIEW: 'No formal gold mining in South Sudan'-Mining …

South Sudan is blessed with minerals, we have gold, the most important mineral, and then copper, silver, Iron, Zinc, manganese, and many others. There are about 20 minerals which we have and the ...

What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold …

What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold Producers. ... (DRC) and northern Uganda, reliable information on the potentiality of South Sudan's mineral reserves is not yet readily accessible. The DRC serves as the world's 16th largest gold producer, accounting for 2% of global production. The Kibali gold mine serves as one of …

Overview Of South Sudan Oil, Gas, And Energy Information

South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan on the 11th of July 2011 taking with it 75% of Sudan's oil reserve fields which were located in the Southern Region. South Sudan's oil sector plays a vital role in the country's economy and most of the oil-producing assets are near or extend across the Sudan and South Sudan shared …

South Sudan

In 2019, South Sudan exported $105M worth of services. The top services exported by South Sudan in 2019 were Other business services ($87.5M), Royalties and license fees ($8.96M), Construction services ($4.45M), …

Untapped and Unprepared

If the development of South Sudan's mineral wealth is to enjoy a better fate than the oil sector, its government must swiftly implement and enforce regulatory frameworks that encourage corporate transparency, ethical business practices, and responsible engagement with affected local communities. The Sentry makes the following recommendations ...

Invest in South Sudan's Ministry of Petroleum & Mining …

South Sudan is incredibly rich in natural resources, with promising mineral deposits of gold, uranium, copper, manganese, marble, rare earth, and gemstones South Sudan is one of the world's last untouched areas; over 90% of the country has not been explored for minerals in over 50 years The mineral wealth of South Sudan has yet to be

Sudan and South Sudan's Mineral Policies | SpringerLink

Many South Sudanese are returning to areas riddled with mines left from decades of conflict as they trickle back into the country after a peace deal was signed in 2018 to end a five-year civil war that killed …

2019 Minerals Yearbook

South Sudan—2019 [adVanCE RELEaSE] 41.1 The Mineral Industry of South Sudan By alberto alexander Perez In 2019, the economy of South Sudan was based largely on the production of crude petroleum (u.S. Central Intelligence agency, 2020). the legislative framework for the mineral sector in South Sudan is provided by the Mining act no. 36 …

The existing financial sources for artisanal and small-scale …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is an important source of livelihood for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), though it is small in its contribution to the total mineral production but employs a larger number of people in rural communities than large-scale mining activities do (Hilson and McQuilken 2014).It is reported that over 25 …

Mining industry of South Sudan

South Sudan is one of the African countries known as an important oil producer, whereas, South Sudan also has mineral resources like copper, gold, diamonds, limestone among others. Government is promoting investment particularly in exploration and also developing the mining projects in South Sudan. [1]

The Criminalization of South Sudan's Gold Sector

and mineral products in South Sudan.16 The law grants small-scale and artisanal mining licenses that recognize traditional rights to pan minerals from streams, rivers, and other areas. Companies must be controlled by South Sudanese individuals in order to obtain mining licenses.17 In 2012, South Sudan also endorsed the Extractive Industries ...