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Nova Minerals Corp

NVANYSE

SectorMaterials

IndustryOther Industrial Metals & Mining

Beta (adjusted)0.86

Intrinsic Value

Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet.

Market Price $5.45Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Data confidenceNot applicable

Market Cap $208.1M

Enterprise Value $199M

Shares Outstanding 38.2M diluted

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Nova Minerals Ltd presents a compelling, high-optionality investment opportunity as it transitions its listing to the NYSE American and advances its flagship Estelle Project in Alaska. The company offers a unique dual-exposure profile: a massive, undeveloped gold resource of 9.9 million ounces combined with a highly strategic, near-term antimony development pathway. The antimony strategy is fully funded by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War, significantly reducing dilution risk while positioning Nova as a critical domestic supplier of a mineral vital to defense and technology applications. While early-stage mining development carries inherent execution and infrastructure risks, the combination of substantial gold endowment, non-dilutive federal funding, and enhanced U.S. market visibility supports a constructive outlook.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects potential operational delays due to harsh Alaskan weather, logistical challenges in accessing the mountainous Estelle valley, or community and regulatory pushback during permitting. Any threat to or loss of the US$43.4 million Department of War award, or failure to deliver a compelling PFS, would severely impact the valuation and force dilutive equity raises.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes Nova successfully leverages its NYSE American listing to attract a broader base of North American institutional investors. The company progresses its Estelle Gold Project PFS, demonstrating robust economics at current gold prices, while meeting key milestones for the antimony supply chain development. Antimony production remains on track for late 2026 or 2027, supported by the ongoing deployment of the US$43.4 million Department of War grant.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Dual exposure to a massive 9.9 million ounce gold resource and critical antimony assets in a tier-one jurisdiction (Alaska, USA).
US$43.4 million in non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of War to fast-track and onshore a domestic antimony supply chain.
Enhanced liquidity and investor visibility following the successful redomiciliation to the United States and listing on the NYSE American.
Strong financial position with access to over A$89.4 million in total funding and zero debt as of March 31, 2026.

Key Investment Risks

Inherent execution and logistical risks associated with developing a large-scale project in a remote, mountainous region of Alaska with limited existing infrastructure.
Permitting and environmental approval hurdles typical of major mining projects in the United States.
Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations, particularly gold and antimony market dynamics.
Potential for future equity dilution to fund the capital-intensive construction phase of the gold mine post-PFS.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Revocation, suspension, or material reduction of the US$43.4 million U.S. Department of War funding award.
Significant delays or failure to publish a positive Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Estelle Gold Project.
Severe regulatory or environmental permitting roadblocks that indefinitely halt project development.
A prolonged and substantial downturn in gold and antimony market prices.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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