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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.01
▲(30.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/20/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance—zero recent revenue, persistent losses, and negative operating/free cash flow indicating ongoing funding needs. Technicals provide a modest lift (price above the 20-day average and positive MACD), but the very high RSI suggests overextended momentum. Valuation impact is neutral because P/E and dividend yield data were not provided.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / balance sheet flexibility
Minimal debt provides durable financial flexibility for an early-stage miner, lowering refinancing risk and enabling the company to fund exploration or development via equity or project financing without immediate heavy interest burdens. This supports multi‑month development timelines.
Focused project pipeline (Nueva Sabana)
A clear development focus on Nueva Sabana and other Cuban projects concentrates management resources on advancing assets toward monetizable stages. Progressing a single material project can create durable value drivers via resource definition, permitting and eventual project-level transactions or production.
Local partnership strategy
Using local partnerships to advance prospects can reduce execution risk, lower capital needs and accelerate permitting and operations in-country. Structurally, partnerships help share geopolitical and operational risk and improve access to local knowledge and resources over multi‑quarter development cycles.
Negative Factors
Zero reported revenue in 2024
Absence of operating revenue means the company cannot self-fund development or demonstrate commercial production; sustained losses erode equity and force repeated financings or asset sales, delaying project timelines and increasing dilution risk over several quarters.
Persistent negative cash generation
Consistent negative operating and free cash flow indicate ongoing cash burn and reliance on external capital. Over a 2–6 month horizon this heightens funding risk, can constrain exploration/development pace, and forces financing decisions that materially affect capital structure and project schedules.
Weak profitability and negative ROE
Sustained negative earnings and return on equity signal the company has yet to reach scalable, profitable operations. This structural earnings weakness undermines long-term investor returns, raises the bar for future financing, and increases execution pressure to achieve commercial production or value‑realizing deals.

Antilles Gold (AAU) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Antilles Gold Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAntilles Gold Limited engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of gold and silver properties. Its flagship project is the La Demajagua gold/silver project located on the Isle of Youth, Cubal. The company was formerly known as PanTerra Gold Limited and changed its name to Antilles Gold Limited in November 2020. Antilles Gold Limited is based in Bowral, Australia.
How the Company Makes Money

Antilles Gold Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are weak overall: revenue fell to zero in 2024 and the company has sustained losses (negative EBIT and net income) from 2021–2024. Cash flow is a key risk with negative operating and free cash flow across all years, implying ongoing cash burn and financing needs. The main offset is a relatively strong balance sheet with minimal debt, providing some flexibility despite negative ROE.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Profitability and scale have weakened materially. Annual revenue fell to zero in 2024 (from a very small base in 2022–2023), and the company remains loss-making with negative EBIT and net income in 2021–2024. While net loss narrowed in 2024 versus 2023, results are still far from consistent earnings power, and recent revenue volatility is a key risk for forecasting.
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
The balance sheet is a relative bright spot due to very low leverage. Total debt is minimal versus equity across the period, and equity remains sizable relative to assets, which provides financial flexibility for an early-stage gold company. The main weakness is weak shareholder returns, with negative return on equity in 2021–2024 driven by sustained losses.
Cash Flow
22
Negative
Cash generation remains pressured. Operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative across all years provided, indicating ongoing cash burn. Cash outflows improved in 2024 versus 2023, but free cash flow still deteriorated year over year and remains meaningfully negative, implying continued reliance on funding or asset sales to support operations and development.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue58.49K0.0022.64K6.93K5.44M
Gross Profit-60.36K0.00-225.00K-341.25K-249.00K2.90M
EBITDA-383.62K1.23M-3.00M-2.79M-2.41M4.38M
Net Income-319.34K-506.00K-4.13M-7.75M-3.83M3.72M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets16.66M15.62M29.13M27.64M31.12M31.57M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments474.26K409.98K1.28M2.77M3.33M3.88M
Total Debt113.06K99.22K421.65K723.16K83.30K16.14K
Total Liabilities994.15K855.64K15.52M16.40M18.42M20.69M
Stockholders Equity15.67M14.76M13.60M11.24M12.70M10.88M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-197.59K-2.81M-5.04M-4.44M-2.70M-3.54M
Operating Cash Flow-197.59K-1.13M-2.45M-3.23M-2.70M-3.54M
Investing Cash Flow-937.92K-2.53M-4.41M-4.62M-3.17M564.02K
Financing Cash Flow1.23M2.83M5.35M6.47M5.33M-34.70K

Antilles Gold Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
54
Neutral
AU$39.86M-11.32-28.59%-860.00%
52
Neutral
AU$73.47M-13.18-8.32%-17.27%
47
Neutral
AU$49.80M
44
Neutral
AU$6.04M-3.33-237.50%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:AAU
Antilles Gold
0.02
<0.01
60.00%
DE:AVI
Viking Mines Limited
0.01
>-0.01
-18.75%
AU:ZAG
Zuleika Gold Limited
0.04
0.03
290.91%
AU:PGO
Pacgold Limited
0.17
0.11
175.00%
AU:NME
Nex Metals Explorations Ltd
0.02
-0.01
-38.71%

Antilles Gold Corporate Events

Antilles Gold JV Launches Multi‑Year Drilling Push in Cuba Ahead of Nueva Sabana Start‑Up
Jan 19, 2026

Antilles Gold’s Cuban joint venture Minera La Victoria SA is establishing a dedicated in‑house drilling team, supported by EPC contractor Xinhai Mining and two deep-capacity rigs, to execute multi‑year exploration programs across its La Demajagua and Nueva Sabana projects and several porphyry copper targets. The staged program begins with roughly 15,000m of infill drilling at La Demajagua in 2026 to better define antimony resources and support metallurgical test work for the definitive feasibility study, followed by extensive drilling at Nueva Sabana through 2027 to test near-surface gold targets, expand copper resources below the initial pit, and then assess in 2028 whether the underlying El Pilar porphyry copper system represents a much larger deposit; initial program funding of US$2.5m will be arranged by Antilles Gold, with subsequent exploration and DFS costs expected to be largely covered by retained earnings from Nueva Sabana once it begins production, positioning the venture for more continuous and cost‑efficient exploration without ongoing equity funding from the parent company.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AAU) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Antilles Gold stock, see the AU:AAU Stock Forecast page.

Antilles Gold Appoints New Director with Major Shareholding
Jan 12, 2026

Antilles Gold Limited has appointed Zhang Zhongyi as a director effective 13 January 2026, and has disclosed his initial interests in the company’s securities in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.1. Zhang holds 590,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Antilles Gold, with no additional indirect holdings or relevant interests in contracts disclosed, signalling a substantial equity position by the new board member that may influence governance dynamics and align board oversight with shareholder interests.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AAU) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Antilles Gold stock, see the AU:AAU Stock Forecast page.

Antilles Gold Adds Xinhai Nominee to Board as Strategic Stake Backs Cuban Mines
Jan 12, 2026

Antilles Gold has appointed Zhongyi (John) Zhang as a Non-Executive Director following his nomination by strategic partner Shandong Xinhai Mining, which has acquired a 19% stake in the company under a binding memorandum of understanding related to Cuban mining developments. The board sees Zhang’s appointment and Xinhai Mining’s technical and financial backing as strengthening Antilles Gold’s governance and supporting the development of its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine, underscoring the growing importance of its Cuban projects and strategic shareholder relationships.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AAU) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Antilles Gold stock, see the AU:AAU Stock Forecast page.

Antilles Gold Advances Cuban Nueva Sabana Mine with Construction Start and Secured Funding
Jan 11, 2026

Antilles Gold has commenced construction of the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba through its 50%-owned joint venture Minera La Victoria SA, with work already underway on access roads, earthworks, tailings dam, haul roads, and utilities. A US$29.5 million EPC contract has been formally awarded to China’s Shandong Xinhai Mining Technologies & Equipment, with mine construction scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, commissioning and initial gold concentrate output expected in January 2027, and first cash flows projected from gold concentrate sales in February or March 2027, followed by copper-gold concentrate sales for an overall mine life of about 4.6 years. The US$35 million development cost for Minera La Victoria is being funded via a mix of facilities, including a US$17.1 million credit line from Xinhai Mining, up to US$8 million in loans from Antilles Gold, and US$10 million in gold loans and concentrate prepayments, with loan documentation being finalized under Spanish and Cuban legal counsel. A previously reported pre-feasibility study indicates production of about 77,000 ounces of gold and 9,150 tonnes of copper in concentrate, generating an estimated US$164 million cash surplus over the mine life at assumed prices, with all project loans, including roughly US$10 million from Antilles Gold, expected to be repaid within the first 18 months of operations, implying a potentially material boost to the company’s cash position and financial flexibility if current higher metal prices persist.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AAU) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Antilles Gold stock, see the AU:AAU Stock Forecast page.

Antilles Gold Advances Nueva Sabana Mine with US$29.5m EPC Deal and Vendor Credit
Jan 4, 2026

Antilles Gold has issued a formal Notice to Proceed under a US$29.5 million fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract to China’s Yantai Xinhai Mining for the development of the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in central Cuba. The EPC package covers about 85% of the remaining US$35 million in project development costs, significantly reducing capital expenditure risk, while the remaining US$6.5 million for site works and infrastructure is being handled by the joint venture vehicle Minera La Victoria SA, which began these activities in December 2025. In a move that strengthens project financing and eases near-term funding pressure, Xinhai Mining will also extend a US$17.1 million credit facility by deferring a portion of its progress payments until up to 18 months after the mine is commissioned, supporting Antilles Gold’s strategy to bring Nueva Sabana into production and ultimately generate cash flow for wider exploration across its Cuban portfolio.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AAU) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Antilles Gold stock, see the AU:AAU Stock Forecast page.

Antilles Gold Redirects A$3.25m Liquidation Proceeds to Cuban Mine Development
Dec 23, 2025

Antilles Gold has received an interim distribution of approximately A$3.25 million from the voluntary liquidation of its former subsidiary EnviroGold (Las Lagunas) Limited. The company will channel these funds into a 20‑month interest-bearing secured loan as part of a US$5 million facility to its 50%-owned joint venture Minera La Victoria SA, helping finance construction of the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in central Cuba, a key near-term producer expected to generate cash flow for further exploration of major copper targets in the country.

Antilles Gold Signs Core Agreements for Nueva Sabana Copper-Gold Mine in Cuba
Dec 22, 2025

Antilles Gold has executed three key agreements underpinning the development of the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in central Cuba, including a binding memorandum of understanding that formalises the role of its 50%-owned joint venture Minera La Victoria SA, grants Xinhai Mining first rights to negotiate and partly fund an EPC contract for the La Demajagua project, and provides Antilles Gold Inc with an option to purchase antimony output at prevailing Chinese prices. The company has also signed an EPC contract with Xinhai for Nueva Sabana and a Construction Administration Agreement appointing Antilles Gold Inc to manage and oversee that contract, while it works with legal advisers to document and secure construction funding for Nueva Sabana and finalise revised joint venture terms that clarify governance, confirm a US$15 million capital contribution, and allow Minera La Victoria to pursue multiple projects and bring in third-party partners for large porphyry copper developments.

Antilles Gold Begins Construction on Nueva Sabana Mine in Cuba
Dec 10, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has commenced construction on the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba through its joint venture company, Minera La Victoria S.A. The project, supported by Xinhai Mining’s engineering and construction expertise, aims to commission the mine by the end of 2026. The financing for the project includes a mix of loans and credit facilities, reflecting the challenges posed by US sanctions on traditional project loans. The mine is expected to generate significant surplus cash, potentially funding future projects, if current high metal prices persist.

Antilles Gold Nears Completion of EnviroGold Liquidation with Settlement in Dominican Republic
Dec 9, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited announced the nearing completion of the voluntary liquidation of its former subsidiary, EnviroGold (Las Lagunas) Limited. The liquidation process has seen the sale or scrapping of equipment, completion of site rehabilitation, and full payment to staff. A settlement agreement with the Dominican Republic’s Minister for Energy and Mines has resulted in a net entitlement of approximately A$4.2 million for EnviroGold. Creditors, including Antilles Gold Technologies Pty Ltd, are expected to receive their pro-rata entitlement from the liquidation proceeds by the end of the year. The decision to pursue a US$750,000 judgment against a local crane hire company remains pending.

Antilles Gold Addresses Late Lodgement of Director’s Interest Notices
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced the late lodgement of three Appendix 3Y notices related to the expiry of listed options. The delay was due to an administrative oversight, and the company has protocols in place to ensure compliance with ASX listing rules. Antilles Gold has reviewed its processes and considers its current disclosure arrangements appropriate, emphasizing that this incident was an isolated case.

Antilles Gold Announces Change in Director’s Interest
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically regarding Ugo Cario’s indirect holdings. As of June 30, 2025, 817,680 listed options held by Cario through Asgard Capital Management Ltd have expired, reducing his holdings of listed options to 259,128 while maintaining 1,036,512 fully paid ordinary shares. This change reflects a significant reduction in Cario’s option holdings, which may impact his influence or financial interests in the company.

Antilles Gold Updates Director’s Interest Notice
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited announced a change in the director’s interest notice, specifically regarding Angela Mary Pankhurst. The change involved the expiration of 330,416 listed options on June 30, 2025, resulting in a decrease in her holdings of listed options from 608,648 to 278,232, while her fully paid ordinary shares remain unchanged at 1,112,928. This update reflects a routine adjustment in the director’s securities holdings, with no immediate impact on the company’s operations or market positioning.

Antilles Gold Announces Director’s Change in Interest
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically regarding the expiration of listed options held by director Brian Godfrey Johnson. The expiration of these options, which occurred on June 30, 2025, resulted in a reduction of listed options held by the director through various entities, impacting the company’s securities structure.

Antilles Gold Updates Corporate Presentation Amid Strategic Shareholder Changes
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has released an updated corporate presentation to be used in non-deal presentations to potential investors in Hong Kong and other parties introduced by Xinhai Mining. This move comes as Mr. Zhongyi (John) Zhang, a nominee from Xinhai Mining, becomes the largest shareholder in the company with a 19% stake. This strategic development could enhance Antilles Gold’s market positioning and attract further investments, potentially impacting its operations and stakeholder interests positively.

Antilles Gold Announces Director’s Interest Change
Dec 2, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically for Director James Ronan Tyers. The change involves the acquisition of 2,400,000 fully paid ordinary shares and the expiration of 955,631 listed options. This adjustment results in Tyers holding a total of 11,877,391 fully paid ordinary shares and 2,505,249 listed options. This change reflects the vesting of performance share rights under the Antilles Gold Performance Rights Plan, which could impact the company’s stock dynamics and stakeholder interests.

Antilles Gold Limited Announces Quotation of New Securities
Dec 1, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced the quotation of 4,733,334 ordinary fully paid securities on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as of December 1, 2025. This move, part of an employee incentive scheme, is expected to bolster the company’s capital structure and potentially enhance its market presence.

Antilles Gold Issues 290 Million Shares in Subscription Agreement
Dec 1, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has issued 290,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.007 per share to Mr. Zhang Zhongyi as part of a share subscription agreement. This issuance was conducted without disclosure to investors under Part 6D.2 of the Corporations Act, and the company confirms compliance with relevant provisions of the Act, indicating no excluded information exists for the purposes of sections 708A(7) and 708A(8).

Antilles Gold Limited Announces Quotation of New Securities on ASX
Nov 30, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced the application for quotation of 290,000,000 fully paid ordinary securities on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This move is part of previously announced transactions and is expected to enhance the company’s capital structure, potentially impacting its market positioning and providing opportunities for stakeholders.

Antilles Gold Advances Nueva Sabana Mine Development
Nov 19, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has commenced site clearing for the Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba, with construction expected to begin shortly. The project, developed through a joint venture, aims to commission the mine by the end of 2026 and is projected to generate significant surplus cash over its lifespan. A drilling program is planned to explore further potential and extend the mine’s life.

Antilles Gold Launches In-fill Drilling Program for Cuban Mine
Nov 13, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced a new in-fill drilling program for its La Demajagua gold-silver-antimony mine in Cuba, set to begin in early 2026. This initiative aims to enhance resource classification and potentially increase antimony resources, with the results feeding into a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) expected by Q3 2027. The DFS will explore the production of a bulk gold-arsenopyrite concentrate and assess the potential for producing high-purity antimony ingots for international markets. The project is expected to benefit from increased metal prices and surplus cash from Antilles Gold’s Nueva Sabana mine, facilitating easier project financing and potentially improved returns.

Antilles Gold Updates Financial Analysis for Cuban Mine Project
Nov 3, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has released an updated financial analysis for the pre-feasibility study of the first stage of its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba. The analysis, prepared by the joint venture Minera La Victoria SA, reflects increased capital and operational expenditures, as well as higher metal prices and payables for concentrates. The project, with a planned mine life of approximately 4.6 years, is expected to generate significant surplus cash, with Antilles Gold’s share estimated at US$82 million. The company plans further exploration to potentially extend the mine’s life and increase resources, indicating a strategic focus on long-term growth and resource expansion.

Antilles Gold Advances Cuban Mining Projects with Strategic Joint Venture
Oct 31, 2025

Antilles Gold’s joint venture, Minera La Victoria SA, is advancing the Nueva Sabana and La Demajagua mining projects in Cuba, with the Nueva Sabana mine being fully permitted and construction-ready. The venture benefits from minimized country credit risk, tax incentives, and rapid permitting due to its association with GeoMinera. The company has invested significantly in pre-development costs and is preparing an updated financial analysis reflecting increased costs and metal prices. The Nueva Sabana project will initially produce gold concentrate, followed by a copper-gold concentrate, with off-take agreements already in place.

Antilles Gold Announces Changes in Substantial Shareholder Associations
Oct 24, 2025

Antilles Gold has announced changes in the association of its substantial shareholders, specifically involving Zbongyi Zhang, who is located in Beijing, China. This development may impact the company’s voting interests and stakeholder dynamics, as it involves alterations in the nature of associations with substantial holders.

Antilles Gold Schedules General Meeting for Key Resolutions
Oct 21, 2025

Antilles Gold Limited has announced a general meeting scheduled for November 21, 2025, where shareholders will vote on several resolutions concerning the ratification and approval of placement securities. The meeting will address the ratification of prior issues of placement shares and options, including those related to the Xinhai Placement, and seek approval for issuing additional Tranche 2 Xinhai Placement Shares. These resolutions are crucial for the company’s capital management and strategic partnerships, potentially impacting its financial positioning and stakeholder relations.

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