Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says

Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum met with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez and representatives from over two dozen U.S. mining and minerals companies to discuss collaboration on critical minerals, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese supplies.

Venezuela's state-owned mining company, Minerven, signed a deal to sell 650 to 1,000 kilograms of gold to commodities trader Trafigura, with the gold destined for U.S. markets, marking a significant step in U.S.-Venezuela commercial ties.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, leading to the announcement of a forthcoming proposal to reform Venezuela’s mining laws to attract foreign investment.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced plans to submit a mining law reform to the legislature, aiming to attract foreign investment, following a meeting with U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Caracas.