AdvertisementExclusive WorldNorth AmericaForeign relations How an Australian mining company was caught in Trump’s tightening Cuba noose Michael Koziol August 9, 2026 — 5:30am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Now, the Trump administration is doing the same thing to a fledgling gold and copper mine part-owned by an Australian company, Antilles Gold. “If I’m an executive of Antilles Gold in Australia, I’m waiting for someone to stick a gun in my stomach. He said he was not aware of Australian company Antilles Gold and its Cuba venture, and was not in discussions with them. The Australian government confirmed it had engaged with Antilles Gold and US officials on the matter, but would not answer questions about those discussions.