Venezuela Resumes Coal Production with Turkey Amid Environmental Concerns

Venezuela has resumed coal production in partnership with Turkey, aiming to export over 10 million tonnes this year amid ongoing U.S. sanctions and environmental concerns.

• Venezuela has restarted its coal production with a Turkish company, targeting to export more than 10 million tonnes of coal this year despite environmental concerns.
• The move comes as Nicolás Maduros government seeks to bolster the economy against the backdrop of stringent U.S. sanctions impacting its petroleum industry.
• Mining operations are reportedly being conducted without proper environmental safeguards, raising alarms about the potential ecological impact of increased coal production in Venezuela.