Sudan digs for gold as prices rise

[kamgort]

At least one-quarter of Sudan could be rich territory for gold mining, making it a hot-spot for foreign companies exploring there.

In recent years, individual mining has reached unprecedented proportions and figures indicate that at least 50,000 people are believed to be working in Sudan's northern desert.

The Sudanese government has tried to discourage gold mining in the past because of the deadly risks involved.

However, it has proved a lifeline for thousands of people as the price of gold has soared.

Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall reports.

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[kilnmaint]

A mountain of gold guarded by demons!! I think I have prospected there!!

 

[homefires]

Good for them!

May be they will slow down on the Pirate thing, Eaaaa?

Hell , I'm lucky to get a gram a day from the claims I work.

 

[Seamuss]

The fact that there using mercury over open flame is a scary thing. Mercury poisoning is a serious problem with miners that use it in this manner.

 

[Jim Hemmingway]

Well I don't know what to say. With the extensive poverty that exists there, geez, even a gram per day = $1000 per month. I'd bet thats a kings ransom for them. Who could afford not to go for it?

Jim.

 

[kamgort]

Well I don't know what to say. With the extensive poverty that exists there, geez, even a gram per day = $1000 per month. I'd bet thats a kings ransom for them. Who could afford not to go for it?

Jim.

I think that sometimes journalists are lying.This information for consideration.