Sudan To Sell Gold To Saudi Arabia After Deal clinched at 5th Future Minerals Forum

Saudi Arabia is scheduled to begin purchasing Gold from Sudan a move that would have significant economic impact on the north African nation.

The deal follows high-level talks in Riyadh between Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Sudan’s Minister of Minerals Nour al-Dayem Taha during the fifth Future Minerals Forum.

More than 100 countries attended the forum.

Sudan has been facing difficulties in exporting it’s Gold to Dubai which it accuses of political interference.

In 2025, Sudan produced 70 tonnes of gold, yet only 20 tonnes were exported officially, Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim revealed.

The Sudan-Saudi Arabia deal, according to the two sides will streamline exports, curb smuggling, and restart stalled production and exploration ventures requiring technical and financial support.

Khartoum argues that bringing onboard a new client Saudi Arabia gives a reliable partner and reduces the risk of political entanglements that could compromise gold revenues.

Experts consider this deal as very crucial for Saudi Arabian influence in Africa. The Saudi are capable of modernizing Sudan’s mining infrastructure and unlocking its vast mineral potential.