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Sudan's gold mining is degrading farmland and food production

Gold mining in Sudan is reportedly damaging fertile fields and reducing the country's capacity to produce food. The problem compounds the effects of Sudan's broader crisis.

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Loss of productive farmland can worsen food insecurity and humanitarian pressure in an already vulnerable country.

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  1. Curse of the Nile's gold: how Sudan is losing its fertile fields and ability to produce food | Global development ↗theguardian.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC

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