Not legal or investment advice. U.S. sanctions restrict Cuba investment to the licensed independent private sector. Every transaction is KYC'd, OFAC-SDN & Cuba Restricted List screened, confirmed as an independent private entity (≤100 employees), and subject to OFAC counsel. No money flows to state, JV, GAESA, Restricted-List or confiscated-property counterparties.
Moa Nickel S.A. (Pedro Sotto Alba)
aka Moa Nickel
🚫 OFAC SDN
Cuban Govt 50% + Sherritt (Canada) 50% nickel/cobalt JV. Designated on the OFAC SDN list under EO 14404 (May 2026) — an active sanctions escalation.
Sanctions cross-reference (auto-matched)
- • OFAC SDN: Moa Nickel S.A. (2026-05-07)
Assets controlled (2)
Mining · Holguín
Moa Nickel + Cobalt Belt
Sherritt suspended 2026; recapitalization/restructuring opportunity
🟡 Joint ventureℹ️ Atlas — info only🚫 OFAC SDNConfiscated · no active suit
Ports · Holguín
Port of Moa
Sherritt suspended Moa ops in 2026 (fuel crisis) — distressed restructuring; needs deeper berth
🟡 Joint ventureℹ️ Atlas — info only🚫 OFAC SDNConfiscated · no active suit
Sources: OFAC EO 14404