Finance Minister Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim said minerals are finite resources, requiring the establishment of a special fund that safeguards the rights and share of future generations. He also called for building a strong gold reserve at the Central Bank.

Speaking during the First Hope Forum on Mining Issues in Khartoum, the minister affirmed the government’s support for expanding organized mining to protect the environment and preserve other minerals wasted through traditional mining. He called for improving mineral oversight plans to curb smuggling, urging states to assist in this effort and noting that a significant portion of the country’s gold production has been smuggled.

He added that the state is moving toward mobilizing domestic resources and achieving self-reliance by expanding the tax base without increasing tax rates and enhancing revenues. He stressed that illegal levies are unacceptable and that the collection of fees on goods transported along roads crossing between states is prohibited.

Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim explained that the Ministry of Minerals is proceeding in an organized manner toward developing the sector, noting that the national economy is facing a difficult phase and internal and external challenges that require greater domestic efforts to overcome. He affirmed that sound resource management can achieve comprehensive recovery.

The Finance Minister called for directing all available resources, including gold revenues, toward the agricultural sector and supporting the broader economy. He noted that the Sudanese Armed Forces and Joint Forces are currently advancing on multiple fronts, requiring intensified efforts and strong support.

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