UPDATE 2-US firm Heeney Capital to operate Venezuela gold mine, Continental seeks to enter oil project

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* Heeney gains operational, export rights for Choco mine, in partnership with Mercuria * Continental signs MOU with PDVSA for Ayacucho 2 block in Orinoco Belt * Continental seeking production-sharing

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