Secret Gold Mining Network Uncovered in Wadi Halfa: 20kg of Gold Seized Amid Allegations of Official Cover-Up
Reliable sources have revealed the discovery of a secret gold mining network in the northern Sudanese city of Wadi Halfa, accused of seizing nearly 20 kilograms of gold through an unlicensed processing plant located dangerously close to residential areas.
According to information obtained by Al-Rai Al-Sudani, the plant — raided in mid-September 2025 — contained industrial-grade equipment and hazardous chemical tanks used for gold extraction. However, the operation’s true scale emerged after initial investigations, which revealed covert protection that allowed the perpetrators to evacuate the site, remove equipment, and smuggle the gold before authorities intervened.
Video footage circulated by local activists and resistance committees in Wadi Halfa showed angry protests outside the local government offices, with demonstrators demanding the dismissal of the head of the security committee, whom they accused of obstructing justice and negotiating secret settlements.
Local sources reported that some implicated officers were suddenly transferred and others granted “suspicious” administrative leave, fueling public fears that the case was being covered up rather than prosecuted.
Mining experts who examined the site estimated that the network’s real production exceeded 20 kilograms of pure gold, most of which was smuggled through informal routes, suggesting coordination between the network and certain security elements, according to the Wadi Halfa Community Council.
The council also warned of a looming health and environmental disaster due to the use of toxic chemicals near populated areas, accusing authorities of negligence in protecting citizens and natural resources.
In a sharp escalation, the council called for mass protests on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, demanding public trials for all involved and rejecting any “under-the-table” settlements. Their closing statement declared:
“The stolen gold belongs to the people of Wadi Halfa. Silence will only embolden corruption networks. Protecting our resources is a collective duty that allows no compromise.”
The case has deepened public mistrust between residents and authorities in northern Sudan, amid repeated violations by unlicensed mining companies and growing frustration over environmental and governance failures.
