Mining industry of South Sudan

Government is promoting investment particularly in exploration and also developing the mining projects in South Sudan.

[2] Oil resources are known in the area of Bentiu while potential reserves have been identified in Jonglei, Warrap, and Lakes.

[6] Gold, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, marble, and various rare earth metals were discovered but quantification was not done.

[6] Prospects for diamonds, gold, chromite, copper, uranium, manganese and iron ore are optimistic.

[8] Due to the lack of a regulatory framework, the government of South Sudan imposed a moratorium on the issue of mining licences in 2010.