Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council member Nuwara Abu Mohammed Taher has instructed the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company and security authorities to urgently follow up on the aftermath of the collapse of the “Huweid” traditional gold mine, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of miners in the country’s northeast. She also called for a swift review of the status of abandoned or unlicensed mines, and the implementation of preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
Nuwara emphasized the need to submit a comprehensive technical and administrative report on the causes of the incident and the actions taken at the mine site.
She stressed the importance of strengthening oversight of traditional mining activities and enforcing strict occupational safety regulations, especially in areas previously flagged as hazardous.
On Sunday, 11 people were killed and 7 injured following a partial collapse of a traditional gold mine in northeastern Sudan.
Traditional or artisanal gold mining is widespread across Sudan. According to industry estimates, around two million people were engaged in this sector before the war. Traditional mining continues to attract large numbers of individuals facing dire living conditions, as the ongoing conflict has pushed millions to the brink of famine in various regions.
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