Sherritt International Halts Venture Activities in Cuba Under U.S. Sanction Threat
By Robb M. Stewart
Canadian miner Sherritt International suspended its joint-venture activities in Cuba and directors including Chair Brian Imrie resigned after President Trump ramped up efforts to force regime change on the island.
Sherritt said Thursday it has suspended direct participation in venture activities in Cuba, effective immediately, and that it is taking steps to repatriate its employees. The company said it has requested partners send expatriate personnel to Canada.
Brian Imrie, Richard Moat and Brett Richards have resigned from the company's board. Imrie was named independent chair effective late November.
The moves come after the Trump administration at the start of the month issued an executive order expanding sanctions against Cuba.
Sherritt owns a one-third interest in Energas, Cuba's largest independent energy producer, which runs roughly 10% of the country's national electricity-generating capacity. Sherritt's Moa joint venture, with partner General Nickel Co. of Cuba, mines, processes and refines nickel and cobalt for sale worldwide.
The Canadian company said it hasn't been formally designated under the executive order, though it said that could occur at any time.
"The mere issuance of the executive order itself creates conditions that materially alter the corporation's ability to operate in the ordinary course, including activities related to Sherritt's Cuban joint venture operations," it said.
Sherritt said there is no immediate impact on its operations in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The refinery continues to produce finished nickel and cobalt for sale, and its inventory of feed for production is expected to last until about mid-June.
The company said the order and any designation could result in financial or other providers being unable or unwilling to continue to support Sherritt's operation or other business activities.
Write to Robb M. Stewart at robb.stewart@wsj.com
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May 07, 2026 08:33 ET (12:33 GMT)
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