Riyadh – Sudan Now | January 16, 2026
The Minister of Minerals, Prof. Nour Al-Daym Taha, announced anticipated coordination to hold an expanded meeting with the World Bank Group to discuss the implementation of detailed projects in the mining sector. This follows talks he held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with Ms. Valerie Levkov, Vice President of the World Bank Group for Infrastructure.
The minister explained that both sides agreed to push the proposed projects into the implementation phase as soon as possible, with a focus on financing infrastructure projects that support the mining sector and enhancing the benefits accruing to local communities in production areas.
The meeting also discussed the introduction of modern techniques and technologies for exploration and digital mining, in addition to linking Sudan to regional and international innovation hubs, in a way that contributes to enhancing operational efficiency and improving transparency and productivity.
The Minister of Minerals reviewed Sudan’s promising potential in the field of industrial and critical minerals, considering the development of this sector a key pillar for achieving sustainable development and diversifying sources of national income. The two sides also discussed specialized training programs, capacity building, and enhancing the efficiency of national cadres working in the sector.
For her part, Valerie Levkov affirmed the World Bank Group’s interest in supporting productive sectors in Sudan, noting that investment in infrastructure and the mining sector represents an important entry point for enhancing economic stability and achieving broader community development.
This meeting comes as part of the intensive external outreach undertaken by the Ministry of Minerals, aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and attracting international financing to develop Sudan’s mineral resources in accordance with the latest technical and environmental standards.
The mining sector represents one of the most important economic sectors in Sudan, as it contributes a significant share to public revenues and is viewed as one of the strategic alternatives to support the economy amid the challenges imposed by the ongoing war since 2023.
The Sudanese government is seeking to modernize the sector by introducing digital technologies, improving governance, and attracting international investments capable of supporting infrastructure and maximizing the added value of mineral resources.
