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Nova Minerals (Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA) has completed its US NASDAQ listing and is advancing Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) level studies for its Estelle Gold Project in Alaska. Key highlights include:

1. Ramped up metallurgical test work with METS Engineering, including heap leach studies.
2. Commenced discussions with Steinert for advanced ore sorting test work.
3. Actively pursuing US federal and state grants for critical minerals studies and development.
4. Holds approximately $10.6m in cash and liquid investments.
5. Successfully raised US$3.3m through the NASDAQ listing.
6. Extended convertible facility with Nebari Holdings, for 12 months.
7. Commenced 2024 field program focusing on high-grade zones at RPM.

The company continues to advance towards completing the PFS and expects to provide updates on drilling results, metallurgical test work, and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in the coming months.

Nova Minerals (Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA) ha completato il suo listing sul NASDAQ USA e sta avanzando negli studi di livello Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) per il suo Estelle Gold Project in Alaska. I punti salienti includono:

1. Incremento dei test metallurgici con METS Engineering, inclusi studi di heap leach.
2. Inizio dei colloqui con Steinert per avanzati test di separazione dei minerali.
3. Attività attiva per ottenere finanziamenti federali e statali USA per studi e sviluppo di minerali critici.
4. Detiene circa 10,6 milioni di dollari in contante e investimenti liquidi.
5. Raccolti con successo 3,3 milioni di dollari USA tramite il listing NASDAQ.
6. Esteso il termine della struttura convertibile con Nebari Holdings per 12 mesi.
7. Avviato il programma di campi per il 2024, focalizzandosi su zone ad alto grado presso RPM.

L'azienda continua a progredire verso il completamento del PFS e si aspetta di fornire aggiornamenti sui risultati di perforazione, test metallurgici e una stima aggiornata delle risorse minerarie nei prossimi mesi.

Nova Minerals (Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA) ha completado su listado en NASDAQ de EE. UU. y está avanzando en estudios de nivel de Estudio de Prefactibilidad (PFS) para su Proyecto de Oro Estelle en Alaska. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

1. Aumento de trabajos de prueba metalúrgica con METS Engineering, incluyendo estudios de lixiviación en pilas.
2. Inicio de conversaciones con Steinert para pruebas avanzadas de separación de mineral.
3. Búsqueda activa de subvenciones federales y estatales de EE. UU. para estudios y desarrollo de minerales críticos.
4. Posee aproximadamente 10,6 millones de dólares en efectivo e inversiones líquidas.
5. Recaudados 3,3 millones de dólares EE. UU. a través del listado en NASDAQ.
6. Extensión de la facilidad convertible con Nebari Holdings, por 12 meses.
7. Inicio del programa de campo 2024 centrado en zonas de alta ley en RPM.

La compañía sigue avanzando hacia la finalización del PFS y se espera que proporcione actualizaciones sobre resultados de perforación, pruebas metalúrgicas y una estimación actualizada de recursos minerales en los próximos meses.

노바 미네랄스(Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA)는 미국 NASDAQ 상장을 완료하고 알래스카의 에스텔 금 프로젝트에 대한 예비 타당성 연구(PFS) 수준의 연구를 진행하고 있습니다. 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

1. METS Engineering과 함께 금속 시험 작업을 증가시켰으며, 이에는 힙 리치 연구가 포함됩니다.
2. 스테인어트(Steinert)와의 고급 광석 분리 시험 작업에 대한 논의를 시작했습니다.
3. 중요 광물 연구 및 개발을 위한 미국 연방 및 주정부 보조금을 적극적으로 추진하고 있습니다.
4. 약 1060만 달러의 현금 및 유동 투자를 보유하고 있습니다.
5. NASDAQ 상장을 통해 330만 달러를 성공적으로 모금했습니다.
6. Nebari Holdings와의 전환 시설을 12개월 연장했습니다.
7. RPM의 고품질 구역에 중점을 두고 2024년 필드 프로그램을 시작했습니다.

회사는 PFS 완료를 향해 계속 나아가고 있으며, 향후 몇 달 내에 드릴링 결과, 금속 시험 작업 및 업데이트된 광물 자원 추정에 대한 업데이트를 제공할 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.

Nova Minerals (Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA) a terminé son inscription au NASDAQ américain et progresse dans les études de niveau d'Étude de Pré-faisabilité (PFS) pour son Projet d'Or Estelle en Alaska. Les points clés incluent :

1. Accélération des tests métallurgiques avec METS Engineering, y compris des études de lixiviation en tas.
2. Discussions entamées avec Steinert pour des tests avancés de tri du minerai.
3. Poursuite active de subventions fédérales et d'État américaines pour des études et développements sur les minéraux critiques.
4. Détient environ 10,6 millions de dollars en espèces et investissements liquides.
5. A levé avec succès 3,3 millions de dollars grâce à l'inscription au NASDAQ.
6. Prolongation de la facilité convertible avec Nebari Holdings pour 12 mois.
7. Lancement du programme de terrain 2024 axé sur les zones de haute qualité à RPM.

L'entreprise continue de progresser vers l'achèvement du PFS et prévoit de fournir des mises à jour sur les résultats de forage, les tests métallurgiques et une estimation mise à jour des ressources minérales dans les mois à venir.

Nova Minerals (Nasdaq: NVA, ASX: NVA) hat sein US NASDAQ-Listing abgeschlossen und arbeitet an Machbarkeitsstudien (PFS) für sein Estelle Goldprojekt in Alaska. Die wichtigsten Highlights sind:

1. Steigerung der metallurgischen Testarbeiten mit METS Engineering, einschließlich Heap-Leach-Studien.
2. Gespräche mit Steinert über fortgeschrittene Erzsortierungstests begonnen.
3. Aktive Verfolgung von US-Federal- und Staatszuschüssen für kritische Mineralstudien und -entwicklung.
4. Hält etwa 10,6 Millionen Dollar in bar und liquiden Anlagen.
5. Erfolgreich 3,3 Millionen Dollar durch das NASDAQ-Listing erhalten.
6. Umwandlungseinrichtung mit Nebari Holdings um 12 Monate verlängert.
7. Feldprogramm 2024 begonnen, das sich auf hochgradige Zonen bei RPM konzentriert.

Das Unternehmen arbeitet weiterhin an der Fertigstellung des PFS und erwartet, in den kommenden Monaten Aktualisierungen zu Bohrergebnissen, metallurgischen Tests und einer aktualisierten Schätzung der Mineralressourcen bereitzustellen.

Positive
  • Successful completion of US NASDAQ listing, raising US$3.3m
  • Advancement of PFS level studies for Estelle Gold Project
  • Potential inclusion of heap leach in flowsheet, potentially improving project economics
  • Exploration of advanced ore sorting techniques to potentially improve previous results
  • Active pursuit of US federal and state grants for critical minerals development
  • Holding of $10.6m in cash and liquid investments
  • Extension of convertible facility with Nebari Holdings for 12 months
  • Commencement of 2024 field program focusing on high-grade zones at RPM
Negative
  • Exploration and evaluation costs of $962K during the quarter
  • US listing related costs of $135K
  • Payments to related parties of $221K for remuneration and fees

Nova Minerals' quarterly report reveals a mix of progress and challenges. The company's successful NASDAQ listing, raising approximately US$3.3 million, is a positive development that could enhance its visibility and access to capital. However, the company's cash position of $10.6 million, including $3.15 million in the bank, raises concerns about its ability to fund ongoing operations and exploration activities.

The advancement of Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) level studies for the Estelle Gold Project is encouraging, particularly the potential inclusion of heap leach processing. This could significantly improve project economics by reducing capital expenditure and increasing gold production. However, investors should note that these studies are still ongoing and final results are pending.

The company's efforts to secure U.S. federal and state grants for critical minerals development is a smart strategic move, potentially providing additional funding and government support. However, the success of these efforts remains uncertain.

Nova's 32.5% stake in Snow Lake Lithium and its expansion into uranium projects diversifies its portfolio but also introduces new risks and complexities. Investors should carefully consider how these non-core assets fit into Nova's overall strategy.

The extension of the convertible facility with Nebari Holdings to November 2025 provides financial flexibility but also increases the company's debt obligations. The participation of directors in the AUD$1 million bridge funding raise demonstrates insider confidence but also dilutes existing shareholders.

Overall, while Nova is making progress on multiple fronts, the company's financial position and the uncertain timeline for project development warrant careful consideration by investors.

Nova Minerals' focus on advancing the Estelle Gold Project in Alaska shows promise, but several critical factors require attention. The ongoing PFS-level metallurgical test work, particularly the heap leach studies, could be a game-changer for the project's economics. If successful, this could lead to more efficient resource extraction and reduced capital expenditure, potentially improving the project's overall viability.

The company's exploration of advanced ore sorting techniques with Steinert is another positive step. Previous exceptional results from XRT density ore sorting suggest that further improvements could significantly enhance the project's efficiency and economics.

However, it's important to note that the company is still in the exploration and study phase. The lack of a definitive timeline for the PFS completion and the ongoing nature of various studies (metallurgical, environmental) indicate that the project is still some distance from production.

The commencement of the 2024 field program, focusing on high-grade zones at RPM, could potentially lead to resource expansion. However, investors should be aware that exploration results can be unpredictable and may not always translate into economically viable resources.

The company's efforts to engage with U.S. government agencies for critical minerals development support is strategically sound, potentially opening up additional funding avenues and market opportunities. However, the realization of these benefits remains uncertain and may take considerable time.

In summary, while Nova Minerals is making progress on multiple technical fronts, the Estelle Gold Project still faces significant hurdles before it can transition from an exploration asset to a producing mine. Investors should closely monitor the outcomes of ongoing studies and the 2024 field program for a clearer picture of the project's potential.

Nova Minerals' recent NASDAQ listing is a significant milestone that could potentially broaden its investor base and improve liquidity. This move aligns with a trend among junior mining companies seeking to tap into the U.S. capital markets, which often offer higher valuations for resource companies.

The company's focus on critical minerals, particularly antimony, in addition to gold, is strategically aligned with current market trends. The U.S. government's emphasis on securing domestic supply chains for critical minerals could provide Nova with unique opportunities for funding and partnerships. However, investors should be aware that the critical minerals market can be volatile and subject to geopolitical factors.

Nova's diversification into lithium and uranium through its stake in Snow Lake Lithium reflects an attempt to capitalize on the growing demand for battery metals and clean energy resources. This diversification could provide a hedge against gold price fluctuations but also increases the company's exposure to different commodity cycles.

The ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Estelle Gold Project is a important value driver. Positive results could significantly de-risk the project and potentially lead to a re-rating of the company. However, the lack of a firm timeline for the PFS completion introduces uncertainty that may concern some investors.

From a market perspective, Nova Minerals operates in a challenging sector where junior miners often struggle to secure funding for project development. The company's ability to raise capital through its NASDAQ listing and potential government grants is positive, but ongoing dilution remains a concern for existing shareholders.

In conclusion, while Nova Minerals has made strategic moves to position itself in attractive markets, it remains a speculative investment. The company's success will largely depend on the results of its ongoing studies, exploration programs and its ability to navigate the complex landscape of project development and financing in the mining sector.

Nova completes US NASDAQ Listing and Advances PFS Level Studies

Caufield, Australia, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” and the “Company”) (Nasdaq NVA, NVAWW) (ASX: NVA), (OTC: NVAAF) (FSE: QM3)), a gold and critical minerals exploration stage company focused on advancing the Estelle Gold Project in Alaska, U.S.A.

Highlights

Estelle Gold Project

●  PFS level metallurgical test work was ramped up during the three months ended June 30, 2024 with Perth based METS Engineering. Heap leach studies are currently underway with final results expected later this year. Including heap leach in the flow sheet as a processing option has wide ranging positive implications to the project, including material handling improvements more efficient resource extraction, increased gold production over the life of mine, and reduced capex.
  
Further test work related to the process plant, including crushing, grinding, flotation and CIL has already commenced or is in the schedule as part of the company’s efforts to deliver a positive Pre-Feasibility Study to the market as soon as possible.
  
Nova commenced discussions with Steinart to investigate next level ore sorting test work with Steinert’s multi sensor applications to potentially further improve the previous exceptional ore sorting results achieved from XRT density ore sorting alone.
  
The Company is actively pursuing US federal and state grants through various funding programs focussed on supporting critical minerals studies and development. During the quarter, Company CEO, Christopher Gerteisen visited Washington DC and Juneau to meet with relevant government agencies and policy makers. The Company has also joined several industry consortiums and attended conferences related to the US Department of Defense making presentations highlighting the Estelle Project as a potential future source of critical minerals to contribute to the objective of establishing and securing US domestic supply chains.
  

Snow Lake Lithium

●  Snow Lake Lithium, in which the Company owns a 32.5% share, announced in April 2024 that it has expanded its clean energy portfolio of mineral projects with the acquisition of the Black Lake Uranium Project in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan.
  
Snow Lake also announced in June 2024 that it has commenced exploration programs at both its Shatford Lake lithium project and its Engo Valley uranium project during the quarter.
  

Corporate

●  Nova continues to hold circa $10.6m in cash and liquid investments, including $3.15m in the bank and valuable positions in both Snow Lake Lithium Ltd and Asra Minerals Limited, at the end of the quarter. The above cash balance excludes the US$3.3m raised in the US listing as described below.
  
During the quarter the Company advanced its US NASDAQ listing which was subsequently successfully completed on 26 July 2024 with an associated approximate US$3.3m capital raising, with the ADSs trading under the ticker symbol NVA and the Company’s warrants trading under the ticker code NVAWW.
  
Following shareholder approval at the General Meeting held on 31 May 2024, Nova extended the convertible facility with Nebari Holdings, LLC for a further 12 months to 29 November 2025
  
Several directors of the Company participated in the AUD$1m bridge funding capital raise during the quarter to the amount of AUD$500k.
  
Notable investing and operating cash flow items during the quarter included: Exploration and evaluation costs of $962K principally related to PFS level studies and test work, and $235k for other professional services, and $135k for US listing related costs.
  
Payments to related parties in Q4 FY24 were $221K and included CEO and Executive remuneration and non-executive director fees.
  
Mr Richard Beazley joined the board as Non-Executive Chairman concurrent with the US listing.
  

Next Steps

●  Commencement of the 2024 field program with a focus on the high-grade zones at RPM
  
Drill results and other exploration activity from the 2024 field program
  
Updates on potential critical minerals grant and funding options from the US Department of Defense and US Department of Energy
  
Material PFS test work results and trade-off studies as they become available
  
Updated global MRE including the drilling undertaken in both 2023 and 2024
  
Metallurgical test work ongoing
  
Environmental test work ongoing
  
West Susitna Access Road updates
  

Nova CEO, Mr Christopher Gerteisen commented: “During the quarter market announcements were limited due to regulatory sensitivities associated with the US listing process, which has subsequently been successfully completed with the ADSs and warrants now trading on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol NVA and NVAWW, respectively. However, work activities to advance the project towards completion of the PFS continued at a steady pace during the quarter. The Company raised capital to strengthen its balance sheet in preparation for the RPM resource drilling program which is expected to commence shortly, with assay results news flow from it to be expected in the coming months. In addition, project related technical reviews and test work programs are ongoing, including advanced stage metallurgical and environmental baseline studies, which are crucial for completion of the PFS now underway. Networking and lobbying efforts also continued at the US federal and Alaska state levels to inform and build support for the project with policy makers as well as to seek funding grants to delineate and develop the antimony and other critical mineral resources within the Estelle Gold Project, which can play an important role in the US Government efforts to establish and fully secure US domestic supply chains for these elements, whilst potentially providing significant by-product credits to the project.

With the US listing on the NASDAQ now complete, the Company continues to push forward with its core mission of advancing the Estelle Gold Project with news flow to follow, including RPM resource drilling results, updated MRE, and next level metallurgical test work results, all expected to have a positive impact on the PFS now underway to deliver additional milestones on our path towards production.”

Major ASX Announcements During the June 2024 Quarter

9 April 2024- Nova Completes Bridge Funding
16 April 2024- Nova Public Filing of Registration Statement for US Listing
16 April 2024- Nova Adds Experienced Mining Professional as Chairman
16 April 2024- Mineral Resource Estimate for US Listing
   

Top 20 Shareholders as at 29 July2024 (Post Closing of the US Listing)


1 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited includes 28,500,000 ordinary fully paid shares issued to the depositary agent, which will underlie the NASDAQ listed ADS’s.

Further discussion and analysis of the Estelle Gold Project is available through the interactive Vrify 3D animations, presentations and videos all available on the Company’s website.
www.novaminerals.com.au

This announcement has been authorized for release by the Executive Directors.

Christopher Gerteisen
CEO and Executive Director
 Craig Bentley
Director of Finance, Compliance & Investor Relations
E: info@novaminerals.com.au E: craig@novaminerals.com.au
  M: +61 414 714 196
   

Streamlined Competent Person Statements

Mr Vannu Khounphakdee P.Geo., who is an independent consulting geologist of a number of mineral exploration and development companies, reviewed and approves the technical information in this release and is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), which is ROPO accepted for the purpose of reporting in accordance with ASX listing rules. Mr Vannu Khounphakdee has sufficient experience relevant to the gold deposits under evaluation to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Vannu Khounphakdee is also a Qualified Person as defined by S-K 1300 rules for mineral deposit disclosure. Mr Vannu Khounphakdee consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in the announcement dated today that relates to exploration results and exploration targets is based on information compiled by Mr. Hans Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman, Owner of First Tracks Exploration, LLC, who is providing geologic consulting services to Nova Minerals, compiled the technical information in this release and is a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), which is ROPO, accepted for the purpose of reporting in accordance with ASX listing rules. Mr. Hoffman has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr. Hoffman consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

The Exploration results were reported in accordance with Clause 18 of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (2012 Edition) (JORC Code).

Nova Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements, and in the case of the exploration results, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the results in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Forward-looking Statements and Disclaimers

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Generally, any statements that are not historical facts may contain forward-looking information, and forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget” “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or indicates that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be” taken, “occur” or “be achieved.” Forward-looking information is based on certain factors and assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, Gold and other metal prices, the estimation of initial and sustaining capital requirements, the estimation of labour costs, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, assumptions with respect to currency fluctuations, the timing and amount of future exploration and development expenditures, receipt of required regulatory approvals, the availability of necessary financing for the Project, permitting and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. apparent inconsistencies in the figures shown in the MRE are due to rounding

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: risks related to changes in Gold prices; sources and cost of power and water for the Project; the estimation of initial capital requirements; the lack of historical operations; the estimation of labour costs; general global markets and economic conditions; risks associated with exploration of mineral deposits; the estimation of initial targeted mineral resource tonnage and grade for the Project; risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration; risks associated with currency fluctuations; environmental risks; competition faced in securing experienced personnel; access to adequate infrastructure to support exploration activities; risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company and the Project; completion of the environmental assessment process; risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; risks related to potential conflicts of interest; the reliance on key personnel; financing, capitalisation and liquidity risks including the risk that the financing necessary to fund continued exploration and development activities at the Project may not be available on satisfactory terms, or at all; the risk of potential dilution through the issuance of additional common shares of the Company; the risk of litigation.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward looking information is made as of the date of this announcement and the Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking information this is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Tenement Holdings as at 30 June 2024

A list of Nova’s Tenement Holdings, as at the end of the Quarter, is presented in the schedules below, with additional notes.

Tenement/Claim/ADL Number Location Beneficial % Held
725940 - 725966 Alaska, USA 85%
726071 - 726216 Alaska, USA 85%
727286 - 727289 Alaska, USA 85%
728676 - 728684 Alaska, USA 85%
730362 - 730521 Alaska, USA 85%
737162 - 737357 Alaska, USA 85%
740524 - 740621 Alaska, USA 85%
733438 - 733598 Alaska, USA 85%
741364 - 741366 Alaska, USA 85%

Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report

Name of entity
Nova Minerals Limited (ASX: NVA)


ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
84 006 690 348 30 June 2024


Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
  Year to date (12 months)
$A’000
 
1. Cash flows from operating activities      
1.1 Receipts from customers        
1.2 Payments for        
  (a) exploration & evaluation  (243)  (352)
  (b) development        
  (c) production        
  (d) staff costs (directors/consultants)  (268)  (1,054)
  (e) administration and corporate costs  (217)  (707)
  (f) audit, tax, and legal fees  (106)  (415)
  (g) other professional fees  (234)  (561)
  (h) US listing fees  (135)  (247)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3)        
1.4 Interest received  36   263 
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid  (253)  (719)
1.6 Income taxes paid        
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives        
1.8 Other (provide details if material)        
  (a) GST & Payroll tax  25   115 
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities  (1,395)  (3,677)


2. Cash flows from investing activities      
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:        
  (a) Entities        
  (b) Tenements        
  (c) property, plant and equipment  (7)  (256)
  (d) exploration & evaluation  (962)  (12,398)
  (e) investments  -   (1,071)
  (f) other non-current assets        
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:        
  (a) entities        
  (b) tenements        
  (c) property, plant and equipment        
  (d) investments  -   51 
  (e) other non-current assets        
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities  -   352 
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3)        
2.5 Other (provide details if material)        
           
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities  (969)  (13,322)
           
3. Cash flows from financing activities  997   997 
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities)        
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities        
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants        
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities        
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings        
3.6 Repayment of borrowings        
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings        
3.8 Dividends paid        
3.9 Corporate advisory costs        
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities  997   997 


4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period      
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  4,529   19,241 
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above)  (1,395)  (3,677)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above)  (969)  (13,322)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above)  997   997 
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held  (12)  (89)
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  3,150   3,150 


5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts
 Current quarter
$A’000
  Previous quarter
$A’000
 
5.1   Bank balances  3,150   4,529 
5.2 Call deposits        
5.3 Bank overdrafts        
5.4 Other (provide details)        
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)  3,150   4,529 


6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates Current quarter
$A’000
 
6.1   Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1  221 
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2  - 

Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments.

7.   Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity.
 Total facility amount at
quarter end
$A’000
  Amount drawn at quarter end
$A’000
 
7.1   Convertible facilities(1)  Up to US$7,000,000   US$5,000,000 
7.2 Credit standby arrangements        
7.3 Other (please specify)        
7.4 Total financing facilities  Up to US$7,000,000   US$5,000,000 
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end        


7.6  Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.


 (1) - Convertible Facility
 ●  Amount: Up to US$7m funds available as an unsecured senior debt in 2 tranches. Fixed amount of US$5m on closing and up to an additional US$2m upon mutual agreement
 Term: 36 months from the closing date (29 November 2025)
 Discount: Original issue discount of 2.778% of the tranche 1 principal only, added to the principal amount
 Coupon: 6% per annum, adjusted by the delta over a 3% SOFR floor with an upper limit and with an initial 9-month interest holiday period to be capitalized into the principal amount
 Setup Fee: 1% on the drawdown of the tranche 1 principal and 1% of the tranche 2 principal if it is also drawn down
 Conversion: Nebari has the option to convert up to 100% of the principal, plus any accrued interest (“Conversion Amount”), at a conversion price of A$0.53
 Forced Conversion: If Nova’s share price is greater than 150% of the Conversion Price (A$1.53), then Nova at its option may elect to force Nebari to convert the Conversion Amount, at the Conversion Price
 Voluntary Prepayment: In addition to voluntary prepayment in cash, Nova may repay up to 50% of the outstanding principal in discounted shares (10% discount to the 15 day VWAP proceeding the prepayment date). In the event of a voluntary prepayment, Nova will also issue Nebari options to subscribe for Nova shares, with a 2 year expiry period from the date of the options issuance, at a strike price equal to a 40% premium to the VWAP of the Company’s shares for the 15 days preceding the earlier of the documentation completion date and the date at which the financing facility is announced to the public, converted at the AUD:USD exchange rate on the day preceding the conversion date (“Strike Price”) and in the amount of 80% of the Prepayment Amount divided by the Strike Price.


8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000 
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)  (1,395)
8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d))  (962)
8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)  (2,357)
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)  3,150 
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)  - 
8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)  31,50 
8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3)  1.34 


 Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
  
8.8 If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:


 8.8.1Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
 Answer:Yes, the Company expects expenditure to be in line with prior quarters, subject to forecasting
   
 8.8.2Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
 Answer:Yes, the Company completed a US$3.3m (before costs) NASDAQ IPO post 30 June 2024. Refer ASX Announcement (26 July 2024)
   
 8.8.3Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
 Answer:Yes, Refer 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above. The Company expects to be able to continue its operations and meet its business objectives on a going concern basis.
   
 Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

Compliance statement

1  This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
  
2This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.


Date:30 July 2024 
   
Authorised by:Executive Directors 
 (Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4) 

Notes

1.  This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
  
2.If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
  
3.Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
  
4.If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [name of board committeeeg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
  
5.If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.


ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) 
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms. 

FAQ

What was the outcome of Nova Minerals' (NVA) US NASDAQ listing?

Nova Minerals (NVA) successfully completed its US NASDAQ listing on July 26, 2024, raising approximately US$3.3 million. The company's ADSs now trade under the ticker symbol NVA, and its warrants trade under NVAWW.

What are the key developments in Nova Minerals' (NVA) Estelle Gold Project as of June 30, 2024?

Nova Minerals (NVA) has ramped up PFS level metallurgical test work, including heap leach studies, for the Estelle Gold Project. The company is also investigating advanced ore sorting techniques and pursuing US federal and state grants for critical minerals development.

How much cash and liquid investments does Nova Minerals (NVA) hold as of June 30, 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, Nova Minerals (NVA) holds approximately $10.6 million in cash and liquid investments, including $3.15 million in the bank and valuable positions in Snow Lake Lithium and Asra Minerals

What are Nova Minerals' (NVA) next steps for the Estelle Gold Project in 2024?

Nova Minerals (NVA) plans to commence the 2024 field program focusing on high-grade zones at RPM, provide updates on drill results, potential critical minerals grants, PFS test work results, and an updated global Mineral Resource Estimate including 2023 and 2024 drilling data.

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