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Nova Minerals Corp (NYSE American: NVA, ASX: NVA) hosted an Industry Day at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, showcasing its antimony processing and refining project, supported by a $43.4 million U.S. Department of War award. The event highlighted the project's role in establishing a domestic antimony supply chain and Port MacKenzie as a critical minerals hub. Nova Minerals discussed recent milestones and infrastructure developments, including road and rail projects, to support the district's industrial g

Australian small-cap index S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries rose 0.06% on Wednesday. Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) received equipment for its US antimony facility, supported by a US$43.4M US Defense Production Act award. Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) outlined a US$722M rare earth opportunity at Kasiya. D3 Energy (ASX:D3E) plans remedial work on two wells. Noble Helium (ASX:NHE) mobilized for drilling in Tanzania.

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA, NYSE-A:NVA) received 500 tons of antimony processing equipment in Alaska, advancing its 2027 production target. The shipment, part of a US$43.4M DoW project, includes crushing and refining equipment, arriving ahead of schedule. The company aims to establish a US antimony supply chain, with support from Congressman Nick Begich and AIDEA funding.

The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries (XSO) dropped 1.73% to 3,427.20 at 10:05 am AEST, extending a reversal from its late-August peak. Despite market challenges, several ASX-listed small caps advanced exploration programs. Lightning Minerals defined new gold targets at Mt Turner, Nova Minerals progressed on an Alaska access road, St George Mining began a pilot study at Araxá, Tamboran started gas facility commissioning, and Solis Minerals commenced drilling at Cinto Copper.

Nova Minerals Corp (NYSE American: NVA, ASX: NVA) announced that geotechnical drilling is underway for the West Susitna Access Road, with AIDEA approving up to $25 million in additional funding. The 78.5-mile road will connect the company's Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project to its planned Port MacKenzie antimony refinery, supporting regional economic growth and critical mineral development. The funding will also progress permitting, hydrologic, and engineering work. Nova Minerals is dev

Nova Minerals Corp (ASX:NVA, NYSE-A:NVA) has shipped 454 tons of antimony processing equipment to Alaska, advancing its 2027 production target. The company acquired and repurposed existing equipment to cut costs and accelerate timelines. The US$43.4 million government-funded project aims to establish a domestic antimony supply chain for defense and industrial uses.

Nova Minerals (NVA) shipped 454 tonnes of antimony plant equipment to Alaska, advancing its US supply chain. Percheron (PER) will start an AML trial with Vanderbilt Health in Q4 2026. Actinogen (ACW) expects Alzheimer's trial results in November 2026. D3 Energy (D3E) completed well casing at its South African project. Riversgold (RGL) submitted a permit for its gold project in WA.

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA, NYSE-A:NVA) says it is ramping up its 2026 field season at Alaska’s Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project with three diamond drill rigs operating around the clock. The company reports antimony bulk sampling, lab-scale production of antimony trisulfide and metal, equipment in transit for a Port MacKenzie pilot plant, and ongoing drilling at RPM, Stibium and Train. Assays are pending.

President Trump signed an executive order (July 20) tightening Defense Department waivers for critical materials sourced from covered adversarial nations and requiring more supply-chain mapping and, in some cases, mitigation plans to onshore supply chains. The White House said it supports defense supply resilience. Companies cited include MP Materials and copper and antimony producers such as Nova Minerals and Gunnison Copper.

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA, NYSE-A:NVA) said a July 20, 2026 White House executive order prioritizing secure domestic and allied critical minerals for US defence aligns with its Alaska antimony plan. It targets first antimony production from a Port MacKenzie pilot plant in 2027, supported by a US$43.4m US Defence Production Act Title III award. Construction is expected to start soon.