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Reuters: Trump Admin Seeking Access to Venezuela’s Minerals

HeadlineSep 09, 2026

The Trump administration is looking to obtain greater access to Venezuela’s minerals, including gold. That’s according to Reuters, which reports the move would open up Venezuela’s mining sector to U.S. investment, giving U.S. companies access to crucial minerals. President Trump has already taken steps to control Venezuela’s vast oil wealth, announcing that the U.S. would take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. The deal has been widely condemned after the abduction of former President Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in January.

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