- **Nova Minerals** has initiated the procurement of critical mining and processing equipment for its Estelle antimony operations and refinery in Alaska, with **first production of military-grade antimony trisulfide targeted for 2026/27**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019819_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- The company has access to approximately **A$83.0 million** in funding, comprising **A$17.5 million** in cash and a **US$43.4 million (A$65.5 million)** award from the U.S. Department of War, to advance its antimony and gold development programs.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019819_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- Key equipment purchases include a **mining fleet, crusher and screening plant, and ore sorters**, with delivery expected in the coming months and transport to site in January 2026.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019819_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- This strategic move aims to establish Nova as a **fully-integrated U.S. domestic antimony producer**, aligning with U.S. national defense priorities and contributing to the critical minerals supply chain.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019819_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-019819_ex99-1.htm:1]**

Nova Minerals Commences Equipment Procurement for Antimony Production

- **Nova Minerals Limited** received a **US$43.4 million award** from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate the development of a fully integrated U.S. antimony supply chain.  **[1852551_20251027LN07499:3]** 
- The company is targeting military-spec antimony production by **2026/27**.  **[1852551_20251027LN07499:3]** 
- This initiative leverages the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, which hosts over 20 advanced gold and antimony prospects.  **[1852551_20251027LN07499:3]** 
- Nova plans to establish an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie to produce antimony trisulfide, trioxide, and metal for military and industrial applications.  **[1852551_20251027LN07499:3]** 
- The strategic importance of the Estelle Project is reinforced by antimony's inclusion on the U.S. Department of the Interior's Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List.  **[1852551_20251027LN07499:3]**

Nova Minerals Secures US$43.4 Million Award for Antimony Supply Chain

- Nova Minerals Limited reported access to **over A$86.3 million in funding** as of September 30, 2025, including **A$17.5 million in cash** and a **US$43.4 million (A$65.5 million) 24-month award from the U.S. Department of War** to support antimony production in Alaska.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:3]** 
- The company is pursuing a **dual-commodity strategy** for its Estelle Project, focusing on gold and antimony assets, with the Department of War award validating the strategic importance of its antimony resources.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, **2025 drill and surface exploration programs were completed**, and significant progress was made on the **West Susitna Access Road**, a critical infrastructure project for the Estelle Project.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- For the quarter, Nova Minerals reported **net cash used in operating activities of A$(1,577) thousand** and **net cash used in investing activities of A$(6,951) thousand**, with **net cash from financing activities of A$17,223 thousand**, resulting in **A$17,529 thousand in cash and cash equivalents** at quarter-end.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:10]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:11]**  The estimated funding available is **2.34 quarters**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-019412_ex99-1.htm:12]**

Nova Minerals Reports Q1 2026 Activities and Strong Funding Position

- Nova Minerals Limited announced a **5 for 1 forward split** for its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) listed on NASDAQ, effective **October 28, 2025**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-018165_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- The ADS ratio will change from **60 ordinary shares per 1 ADS to 12 ordinary shares per 1 ADS**, resulting in ADR holders receiving **four additional ADSs for every one (1) ADS held** as of the **October 27, 2025** record date.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-018165_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-018165_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- The company states this action is intended to **better align its share price with industry peers and enhance liquidity**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-018165_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- The exercise price of public warrants (NVAWW) will be adjusted from **$7.266 per ADS to $1.4532 per ADS**, with each warrant now exercisable for **five ADSs**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-018165_ex99-1.htm:1]**

Nova Minerals announces 5-for-1 forward split for ADSs

- Nova Minerals has been requested to provide a briefing on its **Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project** in Alaska for upcoming high-level talks between the Australian Prime Minister and U.S. President Donald Trump on **October 20, 2025**, concerning critical minerals and strategic resource cooperation.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- The company received a **US$43.4 million award** from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate the development of a fully integrated U.S. antimony supply chain, targeting production of military-spec antimony by **2026/27**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- Nova has secured land use permits for a proposed antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, aiming to establish itself as a leading integrated antimony producer in the U.S..  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- The Estelle Project, located in Alaska's Tintina Gold Belt, contains significant gold and antimony assets, with antimony being a critical mineral for U.S. defense and high-tech applications.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:1]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017904_ex99-1.htm:2]**

Nova Minerals to Brief Australian Government Ahead of Critical Minerals Talks with U.S. President Trump

- Nova Minerals Limited (NVA) has secured a land use permit for **42.81 acres** of commercial industrial zoned land at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, for a proposed antimony refinery.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- This development is supported by a **US$43.4 million** award from the U.S. Department of War, with the company targeting first production of military-spec antimony within **24 months** (by October 2027).  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- The project aims to establish Nova as a key supplier of refined antimony products to the U.S. military and industrial markets, positioning Alaska as a domestic antimony production hub.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-017693_ex99-1.htm:1]**

Nova Minerals Secures Land Use for Antimony Refinery

- Nova Minerals Limited's wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Alaska Range Resources, LLC (ARR), was awarded **US$43.4 million** in Defense Production Act Title III funding by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) on **October 1, 2025**.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-016461_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- This funding is designated for the production of **antimony trisulfide** at the company's Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-016461_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- The award aims to accelerate the development of a fully integrated U.S. antimony supply chain to meet the U.S. defense industrial base demands.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-016461_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- Nova CEO, Mr. Christopher Gerteisen, stated that this award will fund the initial phase of the company's strategy to establish an antimony mining and refining hub in Alaska.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-016461_ex99-1.htm:0]**

Nova Minerals' Subsidiary Receives US$43.4M from U.S. Department of War

- Nova Minerals Ltd. will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on **November 10, 2025**, at 10:00 a.m. AEDT, where shareholders will vote on key resolutions.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_form6-k.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-4.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-3.htm:0]** 
- Shareholders will consider refreshing the **10% Placement Facility** (Resolution 4), which allows the company to issue equity securities up to **10%** of its issued share capital.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:12]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:13]** 
- The AGM includes resolutions to ratify a prior placement of **72,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares** and an overallotment of **6,504,000 shares** in July 2025, which collectively raised approximately **A$18.45 million** before costs.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:17]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:18]** 
- Resolutions also cover approving an **employee incentive scheme** (Resolution 7) and the issuance of **4,125,000 options to Christopher Gerteisen** and **3,125,000 options to Louie Simens** (Resolutions 8A and 8B).  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:4]** 
- Additionally, shareholders will vote on the election of **Chaim (Dovi) Berger**, who was appointed as a Director on **July 1, 2025**, and the re-election of **Louie Simens** as a Director.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:11]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014128_ex99-1.htm:12]**

Nova Minerals Ltd. to Hold Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2025, to Vote on Capital Raising, Executive Compensation, and Board Elections

- Nova Minerals Ltd. reported a **net loss of $11,099,171** and a **comprehensive loss of $10,510,986** for the year ended June 30, 2025, representing a **32%** and **36%** reduction, respectively, compared to the previous year.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:6]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:7]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:33]**  Basic and diluted loss per share improved to **$0.03** from $0.08.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:7]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:33]** 
- The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to **$9,083,315** as of June 30, 2025.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:34]**  Following a public offering in July 2025, Nova's cash position significantly strengthened to approximately **$26.2 million** with no outstanding debt.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:9]** 
- Operationally, Nova Minerals made significant progress on its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in 2025, achieving outstanding gold recoveries (up to **68.7%** heap leach recovery) at the RPM Deposit and a **60.3%** antimony concentrate at the Styx Antimony Prospect.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:0]** 
- Total operating expenses increased by **17%** to **$7,498,674** in FY 2025, driven by costs associated with dual listing on the ASX and Nasdaq, increased marketing, and professional fees for the U.S. government antimony grant process.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:6]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:7]** 
- The Estelle Gold Project holds a Global Mineral Resource of **1,102 Mt** at **0.3 g/t Au** for **9.89 Moz Au** (as of April 11, 2023), though the company had no ore reserves as of June 30, 2025.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-014058_ex99-1.htm:74]**

Nova Minerals Ltd. Reports FY 2025 Financial Results and Operational Progress

- On **August 25, 2025**, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski visited Nova Minerals' **Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project** in Alaska, highlighting its strategic significance for bolstering U.S. domestic mineral production and securing critical supply chains for essential commodities like antimony and gold.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_form6-k.htm:0]** 
- The Estelle Project has been independently identified by RFC Ambrian as one of only **two projects in the U.S.** with near-term **antimony production capability**, a critical mineral essential for U.S. military applications.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- Nova Minerals has already accumulated **surface stibnite stockpiles** at the Estelle Project, which are potentially capable of producing antimony trisulfide for U.S. strategic purposes.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:1]** 
- The project's advancement aligns with recent U.S. Presidential executive orders aimed at accelerating domestic mineral project development to underpin economic and national security objectives.  **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:0]** **[1852551_0001493152-25-012289_ex99-1.htm:2]**

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