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Story summary
- Artisanal gold mining has poisoned Abu Hamad’s soil and water, collapsing local agriculture.
- Over 700 mining waste mounds have spread across Abu Hamad since 2008, intensifying in the past six years.
- In 2024 artisanal operations produced over 90% of Sudan’s gold, about 75 tonnes and $1.8 bn revenue.
- Prime Minister Kamil Idris ordered removal of gold-processing mills from residential areas and required miner ID cards in July.
