Project UpdateMay 11, 2026, 06:32 AM
Nova Minerals Completes 1.5M Lbs Winter Freight Delivery to Estelle
AI Summary
Nova Minerals Limited successfully completed its 2026 winter freight mobilization to the Estelle Project in Alaska, delivering approximately 1.5 million pounds of essential heavy equipment and supplies. This significant delivery, the largest ever for the project, is crucial for the mining, extraction, and processing of antimony ore under the Department of War award. The company is now ready to commence construction of the Stibium access trail, expand the airstrip, and build an onsite ore sorting and processing plant, alongside an aggressive drill program for 2026.
Key Highlights
- Completed 2026 winter freight mobilization to Estelle Project in Alaska.
- Delivered approximately 1.5 million pounds of heavy equipment and supplies.
- Freight included earthmoving, haulage, crushing, screening, conveying, and ore sorting equipment.
- Ore sorters ordered for future delivery; procurement for downstream refinery commenced.
- Enables construction of Stibium access trail, airstrip expansion, and onsite processing plant.
- Project is fully funded by a US$43.4 million U.S. Department of War award.