# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001852551
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**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-024503

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260520

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260520

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260520

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Nova Minerals Ltd
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001852551
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** C3
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42132
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261001346

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 242 HAWTHORN ROAD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 5
- **CITY:** CAULFIELD
- **STATE:** C3
- **ZIP:** 3161
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 61-3-9537-1238

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 242 HAWTHORN ROAD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 5
- **CITY:** CAULFIELD
- **STATE:** C3
- **ZIP:** 3161

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER**

**PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16**

**UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the month of **May 2026**

**Commission File Number 001-42132**

**NOVA MINERALS LIMITED**

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

**Suite 5, 242 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria 3161**

**Australia<br> +61 3 9537 1238**

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

☒ Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F

**NOVA MINERALS LIMITED**

**<u>EXPLANATORY NOTE</u>**

Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Nova Minerals Limited (the "Company") dated May 15, 2026, titled "Nova CEO to present at the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference".

This report on Form 6-K (including the exhibit attached hereto) shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated May 20, 2026](ex99-1.htm) |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **NOVA MINERALS LIMITED** | **NOVA MINERALS LIMITED** |
| Date: May 20, 2026 | By: | */s/ Craig Bentley* |
|  | Name: | Craig Bentley |
|  | Title: | Director of Finance and Compliance and Director |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Nova CEO to present at the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference**

**Melbourne, Australia, May 20, 2026 - Nova Minerals Limited** ("Nova" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to advise that Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Christopher Gerteisen, will attend and present at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference (ASEC).

ASEC is a premier Alaskan energy and resources gathering, bringing together senior government officials, industry executives, and leading researchers to advance dialogue on energy security, resource development, and sustainable infrastructure across the state and broader region. The conference will be held in Anchorage, Alaska, from 19 - 21 May 2026. Further details on the conference can be found at <u>https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/</u>

Mr. Gerteisen will join a distinguished speaker program that includes, among others:

● Doug
 Burgum, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Chairman, National Energy Dominance
 Council

● Mike
 Dunleavy, State of Alaska Governor

● Nancy
 Dahlstrom, Lieutenant Governor, State of Alaska

● John
 Crowther, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources

● Audrey
 Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Critical Minerals
 and Energy Innovation

● Randy
 Ruaro, Executive Director, Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)

● Lee
 Ann Munk, Director, Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative, University of Alaska Fairbanks

ASEC provides a valuable platform for Nova to further strengthen relationships with government, industry, and community leaders as the Company progresses the Alaska-based Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project toward production.

A copy of Mr. Gerteisen's presentation can be found at the link below

<u>https://novaminerals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Presentation-for-Governors-Critical-Minerals-Conference.pdf</u>

**About Nova Minerals Limited**

Nova Minerals Limited is advancing one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits into production and securing a U.S. domestic supply of the critical mineral antimony. The Company is focused on the exploration and development of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, located in Alaska, a tier-one mining jurisdiction.

Estelle hosts two defined multi-million-ounce gold resources, and more than 20 prospects distributed along a 35-kilometre mineralized trend, in the prolific Tintina Gold Belt, a province which hosts a >220 million ounce (Moz) documented gold endowment and some of the world's largest gold mines and discoveries including, Kinross Gold Corporation's Fort Knox Gold Mine. In parallel, Nova is advancing its critical minerals strategy, fully funded by a US$43.4 million U.S. Department of War award to develop a domestic antimony supply chain, targeted for production in late 2026/2027.

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

**Forward Looking Statements**

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Nova Minerals Limited's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the final prospectus related to the public offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Nova Minerals Limited undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

**For Additional Information Please Contact**

Investor Relations:

Dave Gentry, CEO

RedChip Companies, Inc.

Phone: 1-407-644-4256

Email: <u>NVA@redchip.com</u>

Craig Bentley

Director of Finance & Compliance & Investor Relations

E: <u>craig@novaminerals.com.au</u>

M: +61 414 714 196