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South Sudan’s mining sector held back by illegal practices report...
09 Dec, 2025 11:15 58 min read
A Swissaid report accuses South Sudan's government of failing to regulate its mining sector, leading to widespread illegal gold mining and smuggling controlled by armed groups and corrupt officials. The NGO cites ongoing conflict and poor geological infrastructure as barriers to industrial mining. While the ministry denies that most gold is smuggled, the report highlights the sector's vulnerability and lack of formal governance.... More