Response to Media Article Regarding Pakistani Antimony Concentrate
Rhea-AI Summary
Nova Minerals (NASDAQ: NVA) addressed media speculation about a possible purchase of Pakistani antimony concentrate after a Financial Times article on 29 December 2025 quoted comments attributed to CEO Christopher Gerteisen.
The company says discussions about sourcing antimony concentrate are exploratory and intended for testing plant capability; no binding terms have been agreed. Nova reiterated it will disclose any binding, material arrangement per exchange rules if and when it occurs. Nova's 2026 priorities are completing the Feasibility Study for its gold assets and commencing production of military-grade antimony trisulfide, supported by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Positive
- Received a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense
- 2026 priority: complete Feasibility Study for Estelle gold project
- Plans to commence production of military-grade antimony trisulfide
Negative
- Discussions on Pakistani antimony are exploratory with no binding deal
- Media speculation could create short-term investor uncertainty
News Market Reaction – NVAAF
On the day this news was published, NVAAF declined 10.11%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) a gold and critical minerals exploration stage company focused on advancing the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, U.S.A., has become aware of media articles speculating on the Company’s arrangements regarding the potential acquisition of antimony in Pakistan. An article in the Financial Times on 29 December 2025 ("The wildcat traders and US contractors piling into Pakistan’s antimony"), includes comments attributed to the Company's CEO, Mr Christopher Gerteisen, regarding a potential purchase of over 100 tons of Pakistani antimony.
The Company wishes to clarify that, while preliminary discussions have been held in relation to sourcing antimony concentrate for testing purposes principally to assess plant capability, all discussions remain exploratory in nature.
The Company will, in accordance with the exchange listing rules, disclose the terms of any arrangement which becomes binding and material when, and if, it occurs.
Nova’s focus in 2026 continues to be completing the Feasibility Study for its gold assets and commencing production of military-grade antimony trisulfide, supported by the recent US
About Nova Minerals Limited
Nova Minerals Limited is a Gold, Antimony and Critical Minerals exploration and development company focused on advancing the Estelle Project, comprised of 514 km2 of State of Alaska mining claims, which contains multiple mining complexes across a 35 km long mineralized corridor of over 20 advanced Gold and Antimony prospects, including two already defined multi-million ounce resources, and several drill ready Antimony prospects with massive outcropping stibnite vein systems observed at surface. The
Further discussion and analysis of the Estelle Project is available through the interactive Vrify 3D animations, presentations, and videos, all available on the Company’s website. www.novaminerals.com.au
Forward Looking Statements
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For Additional Information Please Contact
Investor Relations:
Dave Gentry, CEO
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Phone: 1-407-644-4256
Email: XTIA@redchip.com
Nova Minerals:
Craig Bentley
Director of Finance & Compliance & Investor Relations
E: craig@novaminerals.com.au
M: +61 414 714 196
