Nova Minerals (NASDAQ: NVA) shifts ADS record date ahead of scheme vote
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nova Minerals Limited has brought forward the record date for American Depositary Share (ADS) holders entitled to vote at its upcoming Share Scheme Meeting. ADS holders must now be on record by the end of trading (New York time) on 13 May 2026, instead of 21 May 2026.
BNY Mellon, as Depositary, will collect ADS voting instructions until 12:00 pm (New York time) on 21 May 2026 and vote accordingly at the meeting scheduled for 10:00 am (Sydney time) on 29 May 2026. Record dates for all other holders are unchanged.
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Key Figures
ADS voting record date: 13 May 2026
Prior ADS record date: 21 May 2026
Voting instruction deadline: 12:00 pm 21 May 2026
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8 metrics
ADS voting record date
13 May 2026
End of trading day New York time for ADS voting entitlement
Prior ADS record date
21 May 2026
Original record date for ADS voting before change
Voting instruction deadline
12:00 pm 21 May 2026
New York time deadline for ADS instructions to BNY Mellon
Share Scheme Meeting time
10:00 am 29 May 2026
Sydney time for Nova Minerals Share Scheme Meeting
Estelle Project area
514 km²
State of Alaska mining claims held by Nova Minerals
Mineralised corridor length
35 km
Length of mineralised corridor with multiple prospects
Project ownership
85%
Nova Minerals’ interest in the Estelle Project
Tintina Gold Belt endowment
>220 Moz
Documented gold endowment in the Tintina Gold Belt
Key Terms
ADS Holders, record date, Share Scheme Meeting, Depositary, +2 more
6 terms
ADS Holders financial
"to collect instructions from ADS Holders and tabulate votes ahead of the Share Scheme Meeting"
ADS holders are investors who own American Depositary Shares, which are certificates traded on U.S. markets that represent ownership of a foreign company's ordinary shares. Think of an ADS as a receipt that lets U.S. investors buy and sell a piece of a foreign company without dealing with a foreign stock exchange; this matters because ADS holders are affected by the underlying company’s performance, dividends, and any corporate actions, but also by currency, custody arrangements, and U.S. trading rules.
record date financial
"the record date for ADS Holders’ entitlement to vote has been brought forward"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
Depositary financial
"BNY Mellon, acting as Depositary, will collect voting instructions"
A depositary is a financial institution that holds and safeguards financial assets, such as stocks or bonds, on behalf of investors. It ensures that ownership records are accurate and that transactions are processed securely. For investors, a depositary provides a trustworthy way to manage their investments, similar to a secure vault that keeps valuables safe and organized.
Tintina Gold Belt financial
"in the prolific Tintina Gold Belt – a province hosting a >220 million ounce (Moz) documented gold endowment"
stibnite vein systems technical
"drill-ready Antimony prospects with massive outcropping stibnite vein systems observed at surface"
FAQ
What change did Nova Minerals (NVA) make for ADS holder voting?
Nova Minerals moved the ADS record date for voting eligibility forward to the end of trading (New York time) on 13 May 2026, from 21 May 2026, so BNY Mellon has more time to gather instructions and tabulate votes before the Share Scheme Meeting.
How will BNY Mellon handle Nova Minerals ADS voting instructions?
BNY Mellon, acting as Depositary, will collect ADS voting instructions received by 12:00 pm (New York time) on 21 May 2026. It will then vote the underlying securities at Nova Minerals’ Share Scheme Meeting in line with those instructions from ADS holders.
What is Nova Minerals’ main project mentioned in this update?
Nova Minerals is advancing the Estelle Project, a 514 km² package of State of Alaska mining claims. It includes multiple gold and antimony prospects along a 35 km mineralised corridor, with two already defined multi-million ounce resources and several drill-ready antimony prospects.
Does this Nova Minerals announcement involve a securities offering?
No. Nova Minerals explicitly states the announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities in the United States. Any securities described have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to applicable U.S. securities laws.
