At least one-quarter of Sudan could be rich territory for gold mining, making it a hot-spot for foreign companies exploring there.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The Sudanese government has tried to discourage gold mining in the past because of the deadly risks involved. <br /><br />However, it has proved a lifeline for thousands of people as the price of gold has soared.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall reports.
