Activist Ashraf Abdelwadoud told Radio Dabanga that the march began in Samt, East Samt, Kabdi, and the neighbouring villages, then headed towards the company's headquarters in the area between the El Sarie and East Samt.
The residents gave the company 24 hours to leave.
Ashraf said the residents of Samt were surprised that the Hamid mining company is preparing to operate east of Samt, near populated areas. The company would be using mercury and cyanide to extract gold from the ore.
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