The Government of South Sudan has issued a new ministerial order tightening regulations on the buying, selling, and exporting of gold across the country.
The directive, known as Ministerial Order No. 04/2025, was signed by Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, and officially came into effect on November 6, 2025.
According to the order, only companies holding valid Mineral Trading Licenses will be permitted to buy, sell, or export gold from South Sudan.
Companies engaged in small-scale mining may sell their gold only to licensed mineral traders operating within the country.
The order further stipulates that the minimum quantity allowed for export is 1,000 grams (1 kilogram) of gold.
Minister Abucha stated that the decision is in line with Article 14(1) of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (as amended) and Section 198 of the Mining Act, 2012, empowering the ministry to regulate mineral trade and exports.
The new directive is aimed at streamlining the gold trade, curbing illegal exports, and enhancing transparency and revenue collection in the mining sector one of South Sudan’s most valuable natural resources.
Officials say the move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and accountability in the extractive industries, as the country seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil.
