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Nova Minerals

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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.65
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Action:ReiteratedDate:02/07/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance—ongoing losses and consistent cash burn—despite a relatively strong, low-debt balance sheet. Technical indicators also point to a bearish trend with weak momentum. Valuation is difficult to support with a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
A sizeable equity base ($102.2M) and zero reported debt in 2025 provide durable financial flexibility for an exploration company. This lowers near-term refinancing risk, allows continued funding of drilling and studies, and strengthens bargaining power in JV or sale negotiations.
Resource-focused business model
A concentrated exploration/development strategy focused on Alaska gold assets creates a clear, repeatable value-creation pathway: discovery, resource expansion, de-risking studies. That model can generate large durable uplifts in asset value when drill success and technical de-risking accumulate.
Strategic monetization optionality
Multiple credible exit paths (joint ventures, asset sales, corporate M&A, or eventual mine development) provide strategic optionality. This structural flexibility lets management pursue partnering to fund development and de-risk projects without relying solely on immediate production cash flows.
Negative Factors
Persistent cash burn
Consistent negative operating and free cash flows indicate ongoing cash burn to fund exploration and corporate costs. Over a multi-month horizon this means continued reliance on external financing or asset monetization, which can dilute shareholders and constrain long-term project timelines.
Sustained losses and weak earnings
Repeated negative operating profit and net income, with minimal or erratic revenue, show an unproven earnings model. This undermines the firm's ability to self-fund development and increases execution risk if exploration results do not translate into commercially viable resources.
Exploration-stage revenue risk
Being primarily exploration-focused means company value depends on discovery and resource conversion rather than recurring cash flow. That structural profile leads to volatility in funding needs, high capital intensity, and a multi-year horizon to monetize assets, raising long-term execution and funding risk.

Nova Minerals (NVA) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Nova Minerals Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionNova Minerals Limited engages in the exploration of mineral properties in Australia, Canada, and the United States. The company explores for lithium and gold deposits. Its flagship projects include the Estelle gold project, a 35km long corridor of 21 identified gold prospects bracketed by the Korbel gold project in the north; and the RPM gold project in the south located in Alaska. The company was formerly known as Quantum Resources Limited and changed its name to Nova Minerals Limited in December 2017. Nova Minerals Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
How the Company Makes MoneyNova Minerals is primarily an exploration-stage company; as such, it generally does not generate recurring operating revenue from product sales unless it is producing from a mine (specific current production/revenue details: null). The company’s economic model is typically based on increasing the value of its mineral assets through exploration success (e.g., discovery and expansion of gold resources), technical de-risking (metallurgical work, engineering and economic studies, permitting progress), and then monetizing that value via one or more pathways: (1) forming joint ventures or partnerships where a larger mining company funds development in exchange for an ownership stake (specific partnerships: null), (2) selling or vending project interests or tenements to another party, (3) being acquired at the corporate level, or (4) developing a mine and generating revenue from the sale of produced metals (current status/metal sales: null). In practice, companies at this stage commonly fund operations through equity capital raises and may supplement funding through other financing instruments (specific financing arrangements for Nova Minerals: null).

Nova Minerals Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall financials are weighed down by recurring losses and persistent negative operating/free cash flow, indicating ongoing cash burn and an unproven earnings model. This is partially offset by a comparatively strong balance sheet with substantial equity and very low leverage (debt at zero in 2025), which provides near-term financial flexibility.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Earnings quality is weak: the company is consistently loss-making across most years (notably 2023–2025) with deeply negative operating profit and net income. Revenue is minimal/erratic (including zero-revenue years), which limits visibility into a scalable operating model. A notable outlier is 2022, where net income and EBITDA were strongly positive, but that profitability did not persist, increasing uncertainty around normalized earnings power.
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
The balance sheet appears relatively strong for an early-stage industrial materials company, with meaningful equity ($102.2M in 2025) and very low leverage—total debt falls to zero in 2025 after modest debt levels in prior years. Assets are stable-to-growing (roughly $107M–$122M historically, $112.5M in 2025). The main weakness is shareholder returns: return on equity is negative in most years (except 2022), reflecting ongoing losses despite a solid capital base.
Cash Flow
24
Negative
Cash generation is a key pressure point: operating cash flow is negative every year shown, indicating ongoing cash burn to fund operations. Free cash flow is also consistently negative, with 2025 still materially negative (about -$13.4M), though it improved versus 2024 (positive free cash flow growth). Overall, the company likely remains dependent on external funding or asset monetization to sustain operations until profitability improves.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue-1.66M-7.05M0.0047.42K0.000.00
Gross Profit-1.93M-7.05M-592.00K-456.90K-351.00K-206.00K
EBITDA-15.08M-9.30M-13.68M-3.57M34.73M-3.14M
Net Income-20.30M-11.02M-16.28M-11.48M34.69M-3.13M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets185.70M112.54M107.25M122.34M108.33M56.87M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments59.18M9.08M3.15M19.24M21.28M15.52M
Total Debt6.09M0.007.06M6.53M862.37K862.37K
Total Liabilities30.55M2.69M8.86M8.95M4.00M4.29M
Stockholders Equity147.67M102.16M90.70M105.60M96.75M46.78M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-10.08M-13.39M-16.32M-26.94M-28.71M-23.18M
Operating Cash Flow-6.37M-7.64M-3.67M-3.08M-2.86M-2.14M
Investing Cash Flow1.79M4.12M-13.32M-24.14M-3.96M-21.06M
Financing Cash Flow52.11M9.79M986.89K25.16M11.15M34.88M

Nova Minerals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price1.09
Price Trends
50DMA
0.93
Negative
100DMA
0.98
Negative
200DMA
0.70
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.06
Positive
RSI
33.87
Neutral
STOCH
11.86
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:NVA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.09 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.81, above the 50-day MA of 0.93, and above the 200-day MA of 0.70, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.86 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:NVA.

Nova Minerals 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
62
Neutral
AU$130.15M4.7610.13%―15.32%10.05%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
51
Neutral
AU$168.61M-5.58-8.25%――-55.56%
50
Neutral
AU$1.46B-12.21-33.71%―149.43%1.20%
46
Neutral
AU$301.06M-7.07-16.25%――50.26%
45
Neutral
AU$236.07M-8.28-20.47%――7.28%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:NVA
Nova Minerals
0.66
0.34
106.25%
AU:EQR
EQ Resources Limited
0.29
0.24
530.43%
AU:AGE
Alligator Energy Ltd
0.04
<0.01
8.57%
AU:MLG
MLG Oz Ltd
0.84
0.24
39.53%
AU:PSC
Prospect Resources Ltd.
0.29
0.16
123.08%

Nova Minerals Corporate Events

Nova Minerals CEO to Detail Alaska Gold and Antimony Strategy at Emerging Growth Webinar
Mar 19, 2026

Nova Minerals will showcase its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska at an Emerging Growth Conference webinar, where CEO Christopher Gerteisen is set to outline recent developments at one of North America’s largest undeveloped gold assets. The online presentation will also update investors on the company’s strategy to fast-track its antimony assets to help build the United States’ first fully domestic, integrated antimony supply chain in Alaska, with further project materials available via interactive 3D content on Nova’s website.

The event, scheduled for 1 April 2026 U.S. Eastern time, will be an interactive session, offering participants the chance to submit questions in advance or during the live broadcast. A replay of the webinar will later be hosted on Nova’s website and Emerging Growth’s platforms, extending access to shareholders and prospective investors who cannot attend in real time.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Highlights Dual Focus on Alaska Gold and U.S. Antimony Supply
Mar 12, 2026

Nova Minerals’ interim report for 2026 underscores its strategy to progress a major undeveloped gold project toward production while building a domestic supply of antimony in the United States. The company’s cross-listings and operational base in Alaska highlight its ambition to play a larger role in both global gold markets and U.S. critical minerals supply chains, with implications for investors watching long-term production and geopolitical resource security.

The report’s emphasis on its large-scale gold asset and antimony focus indicates Nova’s intent to align with rising demand for both safe-haven metals and strategic minerals. This dual-commodity positioning could enhance its industry profile and attract stakeholders interested in exposure to gold development and critical minerals tied to U.S. national interests.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$0.94 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Joins All Ordinaries in S&P Dow Jones March 2026 Rebalance
Mar 10, 2026

Nova Minerals Limited has been added to the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries index as part of S&P Dow Jones Indices’ March 2026 quarterly rebalance, reflecting its growing market presence among Australian-listed resource companies. The review also reversed planned changes for African Gold Limited and American Rare Earths Limited while confirming a broad slate of additions across mining, energy transition, and related sectors, which may influence index-tracking funds and investor flows into these newly included stocks.

The reshuffle underscores the continued prominence of resource and critical minerals companies in the Australian equity landscape, with multiple lithium, copper, gold, and energy transition names gaining index inclusion. For Nova Minerals and its peers, joining the All Ordinaries can enhance liquidity, broaden the shareholder base, and potentially lower the cost of capital as passive and benchmark-aware investors adjust their portfolios to reflect the new index composition.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.91 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Uncovers New High-Grade Gold Targets at RPM Ridge in Alaska
Mar 8, 2026

Nova Minerals has reported new high-grade gold assays from its 2025 surface sampling program at the RPM regional and ridgeline area within the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska. The work forms part of an extensive district-wide campaign that covered 75-line kilometres and collected hundreds of soil, rock, and stream sediment samples to refine drill targets.

Recent results include rock samples grading up to 24.6 g/t gold and soil samples up to 5.5 g/t gold along and adjacent to the northern RPM ridgeline, building on earlier reconnaissance that already indicated strong mineralisation. The newly defined anomalies, which show geological and magnetic similarities to the main RPM deposit and lie along access routes, are being advanced as high-priority drill targets for 2026, underscoring the potential to expand high-grade resources and enhance the strategic value of Estelle for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.91 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

S&P Dow Jones Unveils March 2026 S&P/ASX Index Rebalance
Mar 6, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the results of its March 2026 quarterly review of the S&P/ASX index family, with changes taking effect before trading opens on March 23. The rebalance reshapes the composition of flagship Australian benchmarks that guide institutional portfolios, ETFs and derivatives, potentially shifting capital flows among added and removed constituents.

In the S&P/ASX 20, Northern Star Resources will enter the index, replacing Santos, while the S&P/ASX 50 gains Light & Wonder and PLS Group as Seek and Technology One exit. Gold-focused miners Greatland Resources, Regis Resources and Westgold Resources join the S&P/ASX 100, and a series of additions and removals across the S&P/ASX 200 and 300 broaden representation for resources, energy transition and specialized industrial names at the expense of some financial, infrastructure and technology exposures.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.91 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Signs Deed to Redomicile to U.S. and Target NYSE Listing
Mar 2, 2026

Nova Minerals has signed a Scheme Implementation Deed with newly formed Nevada-based Nova Minerals Corp to execute a planned redomiciliation to the United States. The move is designed to address upcoming changes to its regulatory status and is not expected to alter the company’s assets, management, operations or overall strategy.

Under the proposal, the new U.S. holding company will acquire all Nova shares and listed warrants in exchange for equivalent securities, with chess depository interests to trade on the ASX and common shares and warrants expected to trade on the NYSE. The transaction is subject to court, shareholder, warrant holder and regulatory approvals, and the board intends to unanimously recommend the schemes if an independent expert deems them in the best interests of investors.

Nova will delist from the ASX and Nasdaq once the redomiciliation is completed, with the U.S. entity becoming the primary listed vehicle. The company says the shift aims to minimise conflicts between ASX listing obligations and U.S. domestic issuer requirements following the loss of its foreign private issuer status from mid-2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.71 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Outlines Emerging Gold-Copper System at West Wing in Alaska
Mar 1, 2026

Nova Minerals has reported assay results from its 2025 surface sampling program at the West Wing area of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, identifying a substantial gold-copper anomaly measuring roughly 1,500 metres by 800 metres. The anomaly is supported by multiple high-grade rock and soil samples for both gold and copper, building on earlier reconnaissance that had already returned strong gold grades at West Wing.

The company said the results point to a newly developing large-scale gold-copper system that may represent a different deposit style from typical Estelle mineralisation, with some samples linked to quartz feldspar porphyry rather than just hornfels adjacent to the pluton. Nova plans detailed mapping and drill targeting at West Wing as a top priority for the 2026 field season, signalling a potential expansion of its resource footprint and a meaningful addition to its project pipeline as further results from the broader 2025 program are processed and released.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.71 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Director Increases Shareholding Through On-Market Purchase
Feb 24, 2026

Nova Minerals has reported a change in the relevant interests of director Christopher Gerteisen following a recent on-market transaction. Gerteisen, who already held a significant position in the company both directly and indirectly via AJ Holdings International Limited, acquired an additional 15,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Nova Minerals on 24 February 2026 for approximately A$11,700, excluding brokerage.

The transaction marginally increases the director’s equity stake in the company, reinforcing insider alignment with shareholders and signalling continued confidence in Nova Minerals’ prospects. The updated holding also reflects ongoing transparency requirements under ASX listing rules, providing investors with timely visibility into changes in director shareholdings and potential shifts in governance influence.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.71 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Rebuts Short Seller Report, Reaffirms Progress at Alaska Estelle Project
Feb 22, 2026

Nova Minerals has issued a detailed rebuttal to a critical report by short seller Spruce Point Capital Management, arguing that many of the claims are historical, selective or immaterial to its operations and prospects. The company stresses that it respects the role of short sellers, but urges investors to rely on its official market disclosures, saying the report’s focus on factors like Alaska’s harsh climate, infrastructure challenges and community opposition merely reflects long-known conditions common to all major Alaskan gold mines.

Management also defends the Estelle Project’s progress and its own capital allocation track record, highlighting over A$100 million invested in exploration, a US$43.4 million U.S. government grant to support domestic antimony supply and preparations for first production in 2026/2027. Nova further counters allegations about “side ventures” by outlining strong realized and unrealized returns on prior investments and implying Spruce Point’s own short campaigns have often underperformed, positioning the company as operationally advancing and financially disciplined despite the short seller attack.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.71 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Director Christopher Gerteisen Lifts Stake with Share Purchase
Feb 20, 2026

Nova Minerals has disclosed a change in the interests of director Christopher Gerteisen, who holds both direct and indirect stakes in the company, including shares and equity-linked instruments. The filing shows Gerteisen acquired an additional 10,000 Nova Minerals ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 for cash consideration of about A$8,200, a modest on-market purchase that slightly increases his equity exposure and may be read as a signal of confidence in the company by a key insider.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Sell with a A$0.79 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals to Redomicile to U.S. and Take Full Ownership of Estelle Project
Feb 3, 2026

Nova Minerals plans to redomicile from Australia to the United States after losing its foreign private issuer status, a move aimed at aligning its regulatory obligations with its predominantly U.S. shareholder base while maintaining dual listings on the ASX and Nasdaq under existing ticker codes. As part of a broader corporate reorganization, the company intends to acquire the remaining 15% of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project to move to full ownership, improve access to lower-cost U.S. equity capital and a wider institutional investor pool, position itself for potential U.S. government funding opportunities, and transition to a U.S.-based chief financial officer with experience in U.S. mining operations and GAAP reporting.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Issues New Shares on Employee Option Exercise and Clears Path for Secondary Trading
Jan 29, 2026

Nova Minerals has issued 1,022,949 fully paid shares following the cashless exercise of 1,625,000 unlisted employee options under its Employee Share Option Plan, and has lodged a cleansing notice to allow secondary trading of these shares without a prospectus under the Corporations Act. The company confirmed it is compliant with its continuous disclosure obligations, noted it is awaiting final assay results from an exploration program completed in September 2025, and indicated that quotation of the new shares has been separately applied for, signaling modest equity dilution but maintaining regulatory transparency for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Seeks ASX Quotation for 1.02 Million New Shares
Jan 29, 2026

Nova Minerals Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 1,022,949 new ordinary fully paid shares, effective 29 January 2026. The additional securities, which arise from the exercise or conversion of existing options or other convertible instruments, will modestly increase the company’s free float and share capital, potentially enhancing liquidity for shareholders without materially altering the company’s market structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Issues 1 Million Unquoted Options Under Employee Incentive Scheme
Jan 29, 2026

Nova Minerals Limited has issued 1,000,000 unquoted options under an employee incentive scheme, with each option exercisable at A$0.45 and expiring on 23 December 2028. The new options, which are subject to transfer restrictions and will not be quoted on the ASX until those restrictions lapse, form part of the company’s ongoing use of equity-based incentives to retain and motivate staff, modestly increasing its pool of potential future equity and aligning employees’ interests with shareholders over the longer term.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Secures US$43.4m U.S. Funding to Fast-Track Antimony Supply Chain and Advance Estelle Gold Project
Jan 26, 2026

Nova Minerals’ December 2025 quarter was defined by the award of US$43.4 million in non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of War to fully finance Stage 1 development of a domestic antimony supply chain at its Estelle Project in Alaska, significantly strengthening its balance sheet and advancing its strategy to become a fully integrated U.S. antimony producer. The company has begun procuring critical mining and processing equipment for a starter antimony mine and a proposed refinery at Port Mackenzie, secured industrial-zoned land and progressed permitting at the deep-water port site, with equipment deliveries expected in early 2026 and first antimony production targeted for late 2026 to early 2027, while concurrently advancing drilling, resource growth and pre-feasibility work on its large-scale Estelle gold assets and maintaining a strong funding position with more than A$106 million in available funding and no debt at quarter-end.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Director Louie Simens Steps Down, Indirect Holdings Disclosed
Jan 26, 2026

Nova Minerals Limited has announced that director Louie Simens ceased to be a director of the company on 27 January 2026. An accompanying disclosure details his indirect interests in Nova Minerals securities held through related entities, including millions of fully paid ordinary shares as well as performance rights and unlisted ESOP options, providing investors with clarity on director-related holdings following his departure.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Executive Director Louie Simens Resigns After Key Role in Estelle Project
Jan 26, 2026

Nova Minerals has announced the resignation of executive director Louie Simens, effective 27 January 2026, citing personal reasons. Simens, who joined the board in December 2017 and served in several key roles including interim executive chairman during critical phases of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project and other strategic initiatives, is credited by the board with having made a significant contribution to shaping the company’s current position and strategic framework. Chairman Richard Beazley emphasised that Simens leaves an enduring impact on Nova’s growth trajectory and noted that he continues to fully support the board and the company’s strategy, suggesting leadership continuity and stability for stakeholders despite the governance change.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Defines Higher-Grade Starter Pit Potential at Korbel Gold Deposit
Jan 20, 2026

Nova Minerals has confirmed the potential for a higher-grade starter pit within the Korbel Main Deposit at its Estelle Project in Alaska, following a 14-hole shallow reverse circulation drilling program that outlined a near-surface higher-grade core within the existing 6.64 million-ounce bulk-tonnage resource. The new results, showing intercepts up to 1.2 g/t gold and supporting a possible 250m by 80m by 20m pilot pit, are expected to enhance resource confidence, enable larger-scale testing of ore sorting—where earlier work upgraded 0.4 g/t material to over 6 g/t—and materially contribute to project economics for the combined 8.65 million-ounce Korbel resource in the ongoing pre-feasibility study, potentially lowering processing costs and supporting Nova’s progression toward production.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Lifts CEO Pay as Estelle Project Grows in Scale
Jan 16, 2026

Nova Minerals has increased Chief Executive Officer Chris Gerteisen’s base salary from US$252,000 to US$360,000 per year, effective 1 January 2026, while leaving his contract term and incentive structures unchanged. The board attributed the higher remuneration to Gerteisen’s expanded responsibilities as the Estelle gold and antimony projects grow in scale and complexity, encompassing exploration and development activities as well as capital raising and efforts to secure U.S. government funding, underscoring the company’s push to advance its flagship Alaskan assets and strengthen its strategic position in gold and critical minerals.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Hits Record High-Grade Gold at RPM Valley, Bolstering Estelle Project
Jan 12, 2026

Nova Minerals has reported new drilling results from the RPM Valley deposit within its Estelle Gold Project in Alaska, confirming the continuity of a significant gold-mineralized system and delivering the highest-grade intercept recorded at the project to date, including 0.5 metres at 364 grams per tonne gold. Closely spaced infill drilling returned multiple broad zones above 1 g/t gold that are expected to underpin a maiden Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource for RPM Valley as part of ongoing pre-feasibility study work, while additional reverse circulation drilling in glacial till indicates a substantial near-surface target area; combined with continuing metallurgical, mining and optimization studies, the results point to a strengthening project development case and potential uplift in resource confidence for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$0.89 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Extends RPM North Gold Resource Potential with New Eastern Discovery
Jan 6, 2026

Nova Minerals has reported further broad, near-surface gold intercepts from its 2025 drilling campaign at the RPM North deposit within the Estelle project in Alaska, confirming an eastern strike extension and reinforcing the continuity of mineralisation around the high-grade core. The new results, alongside pending drill, soil and rock-chip assays, are expected to support upgrades to the Measured and Indicated resource base and will feed into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and ongoing pre-feasibility work, including metallurgical, mining and optimisation studies, potentially enhancing project economics and moving the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project closer to commercial production.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$0.89 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

Nova Minerals Plays Down Speculation Over Pakistani Antimony Deal
Jan 5, 2026

Nova Minerals has moved to clarify media speculation following a Financial Times article that linked the company to a potential purchase of more than 100 tonnes of Pakistani antimony. The company said it has held only preliminary, exploratory discussions about sourcing antimony concentrate from Pakistan, mainly to test plant capabilities, and stressed that no binding or material agreements have been reached. Nova added that it remains in compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules and will announce any binding and material arrangements if and when they occur, aiming to reassure investors and stakeholders about the current non-committal nature of its antimony sourcing talks.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NVA) stock is a Hold with a A$0.89 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nova Minerals stock, see the AU:NVA Stock Forecast page.

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