U.S. Issues New Licenses for Mineral Investments in Venezuela

The U.S. has issued new general licenses for mineral investments in Venezuela, aimed at facilitating economic ties and benefiting both American and Venezuelan interests. These licenses allow the provision of goods and services for mineral operations and enable negotiations for future contracts, part of a broader strategy to rejuvenate the Venezuelan economy.

Published Mar 29, 2026

The U.S. Treasury Department announced new general licenses for critical mineral activities in Venezuela, allowing the supply of goods and services needed for mineral operations and enabling the negotiation of contracts tied to investments in the sector.

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This initiative aims to revitalize the Venezuelan economy while creating opportunities for American companies in the critical minerals market. The announcement comes amid a global race for critical mineral supply chains, with Venezuela holding significant reserves. The U.S. is shifting its economic policy toward strategic resource access and engagement with Venezuela.