Venezuela to Ship 15,000 Tons of Aluminum to US
Venezuela is preparing to ship 15,000 metric tons of aluminum to the United States as part of a deal to diversify exports beyond oil.
The Government of Venezuela is preparing to ship approximately 15,000 metric tons of aluminum to the United States, marking the first such shipment in years. The cargo was produced by the state-owned company Venalum and is scheduled to depart as early as Friday, September 18, 2026.
The shipment is part of a commercial agreement involving Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Heeney Capital. This transaction signals a strategic effort by Venezuela to diversify its exports beyond the oil sector and indicates a revival of commercial ties following a prolonged period of economic and diplomatic isolation.
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