The United States allows Venezuela to export and sell certain minerals such as gold.

According to the official website of the US Office of Foreign Assets Control, the US Department of the Treasury has issued and revised new general licenses related to Venezuela. These licenses authorize negotiations and the signing or performance of contracts for certain investments, including investments involving the Venezuelan government, the Venezuelan General Mining Company, or any entity owned by them. The issuance of licenses related to Venezuela authorizes the sale and export of mineral products originating from Venezuela. The issuance of licenses related to Venezuela authorizes the provision of specific goods and services for the operation of mineral extraction.