Moreover, Russia and Venezuela agreed to cooperate in the mining industry. For example, the Russians will build the country's gold mining companies, and the company Rusoro, part owned by Russian businessmen Andrei and Vladimir Agapov, will be able to produce gold at the largest in Latin America mines Brisas and Las Cristinas.

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Posted 12 minutes or so ago. I guess it all depends on what article you read and which part you want to believe.