Who We Are
- A Sudanese development group operating across mining and agriculture.
- Mining operations were established in 2008, with residue processing activities since 2012.
- Integrated mining, water, power and agricultural infrastructure.
Abo Rugia Development Company Limited, operating through Abo Rugia Mining, was founded in 2008 as a Sudanese national company. Its early activities included supplying production inputs and spare parts to companies in Sudan's gold industry.
Its commercial sourcing relationships included Germany, India, China, England, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy and other countries. In 2012, the company expanded into traditional gold-mining residue processing and qualified to operate in Wad Bushara, Shawir and Al-Khayari in Buttana Locality, Gadarif State.
Abo Rugia Group has a team of 418 employees, supported by approximately 750 personnel from outsourced contractors across its operations.
Ownership
Abo Rugia Group is owned by Khalid Osman Issa and his family.
Eng. Mohammed E.K.O
General Manager
Abo Rugia Group for Development
Eng. Mohammed E.K.O brings a combination of technical depth and hands-on leadership to his role as General Manager of Abo Rugia Group for Development. A chemical engineering graduate of Western Michigan University with a focus on energy management, he has spent the past four years guiding the Group through the demanding sectors of mining, agriculture, and heavy industry.
Under his leadership, Abo Rugia has strengthened its approach to safety, financial discipline, and production planning. His OSHA 30-Hour and Chemical Process Safety certifications from the AIChE Academy reflect a strong commitment to applying sound safety and operational practices in the field.
His leadership approach combines long-term strategic planning with close attention to day-to-day operational challenges.
About the Group
2008
Abo Rugia Mining was founded as a Sudanese national company.
2012
In 2012, the company expanded into the processing of traditional gold-mining residues and qualified to operate in Wad Bushara, Shawir and Al-Khayari in Buttana Locality, Gadarif State.
19 Sep 2014
The first experimental production began on 19 September 2014.
Agriculture
The Abo Rugia Agricultural Project spans 33,501 feddans near Sidon and is developed with integrated water, energy and agricultural infrastructure.
Vision
Establish a strong mining company and a high-level plant capable of recovering gold from traditional mining residue in support of Sudan's national economy.
Mission
Combine human capacity, mineral resources, and modern technology to improve productivity while reducing pollution associated with traditional mining.
Objectives
Use land and natural resources responsibly, develop qualified people, apply suitable technology, strengthen supporting industry, and improve the environmental conditions around mining activity.
Our Presence
The group is registered in Khartoum North and operates across mining and agriculture locations in Sudan.
Abo Rugia Mining Infrastructure
Residue processing
The company entered traditional mining residue treatment in 2012 as an early Sudanese participant in this field.
CIL plant
The CIL processing plant has a design capacity of 1,500 tons per day.
Gold recovery
The processing system achieves gold recovery above 95 percent.
Power infrastructure
The operational site included a 4 MW electrical generation facility.
Water infrastructure
A water source and transfer system extended approximately 70 km to the factory area.
Supporting facilities
Offices, laboratory, stores, accommodation, dining facilities, clinic, workshop, fuel station, mosque, and other services supported site operations.
Our Workforce
Our workforce comprises 211 employees across administration, engineering, technical operations, security, field work, and supporting functions.
- 37 administration personnel
- 15 engineers across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and mining disciplines
- 30 technicians
- 34 security personnel
- 74 workers
- 21 people in other roles
Training and Capability Development
Training covers operational, safety, administrative, and professional development topics.
- Labor law and social-insurance awareness
- Company and self-security
- Strategic planning and balanced performance
- First aid
- Human resources
- Laboratory testing
- Plant operational testing
- Computer training
