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.
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"we're getting top marks on everything… 20 out of 20"
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
"she is doing a 'great job' and working well with US representatives."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"When we are working together in can only mean two things, which is prosperity for the people of Venezuela and for the citizens of the United States, and it also brings peace and stability for the world."
— Doug Burgum , Politician
"The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S."
— Delcy Rodriguez , Politician
"The opportunities for collaboration and synergy between our two great countries of Venezuela and the United States are unlimited."
— Doug Burgum , Politician
"Delcy Rodriguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with US Representatives very well."
— Delcy Rodriguez , Politician
"We want the successful models of the hydrocarbons law to also be reflected in the mining sector."
— Delcy Rodriguez , Politician
"The opportunities for collaboration and synergy between our two great countries of Venezuela and the United States are unlimited."
— Doug Burgum , Politician
"Delcy (Rodriguez) is doing a great job and that oil was beginning to flow from the country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Delcy Rodriguez is the acting president of Venezuela, previously serving as Maduro's deputy.
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Interior Secretary involved in the approval process of clean energy projects.
National Assembly President of Venezuela who presides over sessions discussing legislation.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
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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.
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