US EditionUS Interior Secretary meets with Rodriguez, mining companies in Venezuela visit
Secretary Burgum discussed mining reforms and critical minerals partnerships with Venezuela's acting president, highlighting billions in U.S. investments and efforts to secure safer supply chains.
- On March 4, 2026, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met acting President Delcy Rodríguez at Miraflores presidential palace, Caracas, in a sign of resource focus, media reported.
- Venezuela's national assembly is preparing mining-law reforms to allow foreign mining companies to exploit gold, diamonds and rare earths as part of U.S. efforts after Nicolás Maduro's capture months ago.
- Earlier in the day, Burgum met with foreign mining executives as the interim government weighs mineral regulation changes, and Laura Dogu, U.S. top diplomat in Venezuela, joined him at Miraflores; he plans meetings with oil and gas companies on Thursday.
- Venezuela's abundant but poorly regulated mineral resources complicate foreign investment, while the Trump administration last month proposed a critical minerals trading bloc to counter China.
- Behind the scenes, the Trump administration has been building a legal case against Delcy Rodríguez that could include corruption and money-laundering charges, Reuters reported Tuesday.
117 Articles
117 Articles
The Conversation
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.
Observador
Correio da ManhãU.S. Interior Secretary concluded his visit to Venezuela with a general licence notice for the mining sector. Shell signed agreements with Caracas in oil and gas in the presence of the Secretary.
Zero Hedge
Nemos News NetworkTrump Team Brokers Gold Deal With Venezuela: Up To 1,000 Kg Headed To U.S. Markets
Trump Team Brokers Gold Deal With Venezuela: Up To 1,000 Kg Headed To U.S. Markets As things continue to pop off in the Middle East, the United States is still focused on Venezuela - and has brokered a multimillion-dollar gold deal. The agreement, first reported by Axios, involves the sale of between 650 and 1,000 kilograms of gold doré bars - which are semi-refined with approximately 98% gold content - from Venezuela's state-owned mining compa…
US interior secretary says Venezuela is offering security assurances to foreign mining companies
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Venezuela offers security guarantees to mining companies that want to invest in risky, mineral-rich regions. Burgum's...
Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez and US Secretary Burgum Outline Strategic Mining Partnership (+Diosdado Cabello)
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the secretary of the interior for the US empire, Doug Burgum, have deepened bilateral dialogue, focusing on mining and energy. Burgum was greeted upon his arrival at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, by Oliver Blanco, deputy foreign minister for Europe and North America. During a joint press conference at Miraflores Palace this Wedne…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
