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Some of the profits are used to buy the missiles, guns and, increasingly drones, that have become central to the war, according to experts.
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Experts state that some profits from gold sales are used by warring factions in Sudan to buy missiles, guns, and drones.
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experts
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News Article
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{
    "source_type": "experts"
}
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Economy War Weapons Sudan
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM (3 weeks ago)

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At Least 70 Die After Unofficial Gold Mine Collapses in Sudan
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/africa/sudan-gold-mine-collapse.html

At least 70 people have died and dozens more are missing after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Sudan's West Kordofan state. Rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of specialized equipment, with the disaster highlighting the dangers of unregulated mining in the war-torn country.

Mining Disasters Sudan Civil War Gold Mining Humanitarian Crisis West Kordofan

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