Venezuela Opens Its Gold and Rare Earths to U.S. Mining

2026-03-11 - 13:23

Key Points — Venezuela’s National Assembly passed an initial vote on a new mining law that opens gold, diamonds, and rare earth extraction to foreign and domestic companies, extends concessions from 20 to 30 years, and allows international arbitration — mirroring the oil reform signed earlier this year. — The legislation follows a visit by