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Flatterers out in force to fill Trump’s head with Venezuelan statue dreams

The Guardian - US

Trump Jokes About Presidential Bid In Venezuela During Cabinet Meeting: 'I May Run Against Delcy'

President Donald Trump joked on Thursday he might consider running for president in Venezuela against interim leader Delcy Rodríguez after leaving office.

Latin Times

U.S. Brought Back $100 Million Worth Of Gold From Venezuela After Instating a Friendly President, Interior Minister Says

Interior Minister Doug Burgum said the U.S. brought back $100 million worth of gold from Venezuela earlier this month after he made a trip to the country.

Latin Times

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Going Off-Road Puts a Lot of Money Back Into the Economy, And Supports Public Lands

Public land users come in all shapes and sizes, and it's important for advocates to remember that 'multiple use' helps ensure we still have our public lands, as evidenced by this economic impact report.

RideApart

TotalEnergies deal with US ends offshore wind projects in favour of fossil fuels

The United States and TotalEnergies have signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, dealing a blow to the fight against climate change.

Radio France Internationale

Why Trump is paying a French energy giant almost $1 billion to abandon U.S. offshore wind projects in favor of natural gas

Speaking at the CERAWeek by S&P Global event in Houston, TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné said he is opting “not to litigate, but to make pragmatic solutions.”

Fortune

Interior Secretary Visit to Venezuela Reinforces U.S. Push for Access to the Country's Mineral Reserves

Last week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez to sign an agreement with Venezuela's state owned mining company to sell as much as 1,000 kilograms of gold destined for U.S. markets.

Latin Times

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Can scientists really resurrect the dodo? Inside the company that says it can

Colossal Biosciences’ CEO says its work follows a ‘moral obligation’ while critics say it’s ‘tech bro’ hype that could undermine conservation

The Guardian - US

Cart of giant gold bars spotted in White House hallway during Donald Trump meeting. But why?

Massive gold bars, initially rumored to be seized from Nicolas Maduro, were displayed at the White House. The real story involves a new licensing deal between a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and Trafigura Group, aimed at re-integrating Venezuela into the global economy and boosting American industry.

The Times of India

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

The Independent UK

'Venezuelans Are Going to Dedicate a Statue to Trump,' Top U.S. Official Claims After Visit

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Venezuelans may one day dedicate a statue to President Donald Trump following recent U.S. efforts to reopen the country's economy and resource sector after years of isolation.

Latin Times

Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed

A seven-turn, 1.7-mile street circuit will go around several historic landmarks in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural running of the Freedom 250

Motorsport

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

The Independent UK

Trump scolds Fox News reporter for question about Russia helping Iran target US troops – as it happened

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Euronews

US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

Axios

U.S. and Venezuela reach historic agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties

Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's acting president this week to discuss oil and mineral opportunities and secure a gold deal.

The Independent UK

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

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The U.S. just seized 1,000 kilos of Venezuelan gold — and the deal comes with a twist

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Latin Times

Trump-Brokered Deal Sends Up to 1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold to U.S. Refineries

At current market prices, a kilogram of gold is valued at roughly $166,000, putting the potential value of the shipment in the hundreds of millions of dollars

The Times of India

Venezuela to sell up to 1,000 kg of gold to US markets in new deal: Report

Venezuela's Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Trafigura to sell 650-1,000 kg of gold dore bars to the US. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum facilitated the deal, which involves gold being sent to US refineries. This marks a significant tightening of commercial ties between the US and Venezuela.

Axios

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S.

The Independent UK

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

Reason

Katie Miller Is Trying To Sell MAGA on Solar Energy

Stephen Miller's wife is giving renewables a P.R. boost.

Euronews

EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel

Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’

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