The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, granted exclusive rights to the state-owned Venezuelan Mining Corporation (CVM) to carry out exploration and exploitation activities of cassiterite and associated minerals in the Orinoco Mining Arc (AMO), one of the largest mineral extraction areas in the country. In a broadcast from the National Steel Complex in Caracas, Maduro […]
Mining exploration in Venezuela is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the adoption of modern techniques and advanced technologies. This article analyzes how geophysics and geomatics are revolutionizing mining exploration in the country, enabling a more efficient and sustainable use of its mineral resources. 1. Introduction Mining exploration is fundamental for identifying and assessing the
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Mining in Venezuela represents a fundamental part of the country’s economy, being a sector with great potential due to the abundance of mineral resources. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Venezuela’s main mineral resources and the exploration opportunities arising in mineral-rich regions. 1. Introduction Venezuela has a diverse geology that hosts a variety of
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Cassiterite is a strategic mineral containing tin, an essential element for various industries. While Venezuela is better known for its gold and oil, cassiterite plays an important role in the country’s mineral resource portfolio. The global demand for tin positions cassiterite as a potential revenue source for Venezuela, provided it is exploited efficiently and sustainably.
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The Orinoco Mining Arc is one of the richest mineral resource zones in Venezuela and the world. Located in Bolívar state, in the southeast of the country, this area covers more than 111,000 square kilometers and contains significant deposits of minerals such as gold, iron, diamonds, bauxite, and coltan. Its economic potential is vast, but
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Mining in Venezuela is one of the most important activities for the country’s economy, with vast natural resources such as gold, iron, bauxite, and coltan. However, this sector faces significant challenges that limit its development and long-term sustainability. From illegal mining to the lack of infrastructure and regulations, mineral exploitation in Venezuela finds itself at
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The economic blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela has had profound impacts on several key sectors of the country, and mining is no exception. With vast reserves of minerals such as gold, bauxite, coltan, and other strategic resources, Venezuela has looked to mining as an alternative to diversify its economy. However, economic and
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