Published: Sep 10, 2026, 12:35 IST | Updated: Sep 10, 2026, 12:35 IST
After gaining access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, Washington is now turning its attention to the country’s gold and critical minerals. The U.S. has fast-tracked engagement between American firms and Venezuela’s mineral sector, raising questions over whether national security and economic interests are being used to secure wider access to the country’s strategic resources.