Nova Minerals Delivers 1.5M Pounds Of Equipment To Alaska Mining Project, Advances Antimony Mining Plans With New Processing Equipment And Site Expansion Work

Nova Minerals Limited ("Nova" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2026 winter freight mobilization to the Estelle Project in Alaska (Figure 1). All essential heavy equipment and supplies needed for the mining, extraction, and processing of antimony ore under the Department of War (DoW) award have now been delivered to site. In addition, ore sorters have been ordered for delivery in the coming months, and procurement has commenced for processing equipment for the downstream antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie.

Snow trail construction commenced in November, extending from Willow toward the Estelle Camp, with the team successfully completing its largest-ever freight delivery to site —approximately 1.5 million pounds of freight — throughout March and into early April.

To watch a video of showcasing the heavy equipment and supplies transported to the Estelle base camp via this year's winter snow road click the link below. https://novaminerals.com.au/nova-winter-freight-season-complete-video/

Key Deliveries Included:

1. Heavy earthmoving and haulage equipment – To support construction of the Stibium access trail, airstrip expansion, development of the onsite ore sorting and processing facilities, and broader site infrastructure works.
2. Stibium access trail construction materials – Including 25-foot and 45-foot bridge beams, rig mats, and other associated construction materials.
3. Crushing, screening, conveying, and ore sorting process plant – To support onsite antimony ore processing operations.
4. Excavators fitted with drill attachments – For mining operations at both the Stibium and Styx antimony prospects
5. Camp expansion and logistics, transport, and operational support items – Including power generation systems, fuel handling equipment, accommodation and storage units, and a range of personnel and utility vehicles to support ongoing construction, logistics, and site operations.