Nova Minerals Limited
A Critical Evaluation of Nova Minerals
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Research Overview

INDEX:
S&P 500
Sector:
Materials
Position:
Short
Date:
Feb 20, 2026

After conducting a forensic review of Nova Minerals Ltd. (Nasdaq / ASX: NVA, “Nova” or “the Company”) and its ambitions of becoming an integrated producer of antimony and Tier 1 gold miner, we believe that investor expectations are too high, and it faces significant challenges in commercial efforts (e.g. lack of infrastructure, community pushback, harsh Alaskan weather conditions, and lack of proof of concept) that may not be fully reflected in its valuation. While the mining exploration and resource production business is notoriously risky with many factors outside of the Company’s control, we express concerns with management’s lack of consistent focus, inability to meet deadlines, and difficulties realizing value in previously promoted strategic investments. We estimate that Nova’s share price has near-term downside risk of approximately 45% - 60% ($2.50 - $3.50 per ADS), but under certain scenarios, including a potential loss of a $43.5m Department of War award, up to 100% downside and we believe it is likely to significantly underperform the junior gold mining index.

The report highlights several key concerns with the Company, including:

  • We express concerns with the backgrounds and business relationships of management, the Board, and shareholders to individuals charged with market manipulation by the Australian regulator (ASIC) and the SEC.
  • We are very troubled by Nova’s consulting geologist who is also responsible for data evaluation and quality control. He is both a “Competent Person” and “Qualified Person” under ASX listing rules and U.S. securities laws. We have unsuccessfully attempted to verify his existence. Furthermore, his certification that he is a graduate of Krivoy Rog National University, Ukraine, 1992 with a Master of Science in Mine Geology and Engineering does not reconcile with our findings.
  • We are concerned by Nova’s frequent pivots in focus and challenges in realizing the potential of other promoted investments. The Company has also repeatedly missed its own timetables for project development.
  • Lack of infrastructure is a major hurdle. There is currently no road or energy pipeline available to access the mountainous valley where the Company's heavily promoted Estelle project is located.
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