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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-002992

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**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:** 26544754

**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 **Januray 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 January 21, 2026, titled "Nova Confirms Higher-Grade Starter Pit Potential within the 4.05 Moz Pit-Constrained Korbel Gold Deposit".

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 January 21, 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: January 21, 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**

![Logo Description automatically generated](ex99-1_001.jpg)

**Nova Confirms Higher-Grade Starter Pit Potential within the 4.05 Moz Pit-Constrained Korbel Gold Deposit**

**Anchorage Alaska, January 21, 2026 - Nova Minerals Limited** ("Nova" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3)) is pleased to announce shallow reverse circulation drilling results within a proposed starter pit at the Korbel Main Deposit within the Company's flagship Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project (Estelle or the Project), located in the prolific Tintina Gold Belt in Alaska.

**Highlights**

● 2025
 shallow RC drilling defines a near-surface higher-grade core at the bulk-tonnage Korbel Main
 Deposit, with grades up to 1.2 g/t Au.

● Results
 indicate a pilot starter pit approximately 250m long by 80m wide may be suitable within Korbel
 Main, with drilling identifying a higher-grade core within its bulk-tonnage pit-constrained
 resource of 275 Mt @ 0.3 g/t Au for 2.70 Moz Au (Table 3).

● Korbel
 Main forms part of the broader Korbel Gold Deposit, which includes the Cathedral Deposit,
 currently hosting a pit-constrained 1.35 Moz Au resource (150 Mt @ 0.3 g/t Au – Table
 3).

● With
 gold prices currently around US$4,600/oz, the combined 4.05Moz Au (Table 3) Korbel bulk-tonnage
 pit-constrained resource is anticipated to materially contribute to Project economics under
 evaluation in the ongoing feasibility study (FS).

● Highlights
 from the 2025 shallow, closely spaced, infill 14-hole reverse circulation (RC) drill program
 at Korbel include (Table 1 and Figure 4):

○ **KBRC_001** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **19m @ 0.6 g/t Au** from surface including;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **6m @ 1.0 g/t Au** from 9m

○ **KBRC_006** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **25m @ 0.5 g/t Au** from 1m including;

■ **8m @ 0.8 g/t Au** from 13m

○ **KBRC_010** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **9m @ 1.2 g/t Au** from 1m

○ **KBRC_011** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **26m @ 0.7 g/t Au** from 1m

○ **KBRC_013** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ **22m @ 0.7 g/t Au** from surface including;

■ **9m @ 1.1 g/t Au** from surface

● While
 RC drilling is significantly shallower than diamond core drilling, with average hole depth
 ~20m, the results highlight the potential for a pilot pit to further test ore sorting, building
 on previous work where 0.4 g/t Au material was successfully upgraded to over 6 g/t Au - more
 than a tenfold increase - potentially reducing processing costs and increasing mine production
 (ASX Announcement: 15 March 2021).

● The
 2025 RC drill program focused on adding resource confidence to intercepts identified in previous
 diamond drilling campaigns, including:

● KBDH-002: 540m @ 0.3 g/t Au from 2m, incl. 158m @ 0.5 g/t Au (ASX Announcement: 22 June 2020)

● KBDH-004: 517m @ 0.3 g/t Au from 1m, incl. 106m @ 0.7 g/t Au (ASX Announcement: 14 July 2020)

● KBDH-012: 429m @ 0.6 g/t Au from (ASX Announcement: 19 August 2020)

● To
 view a commentary video from Nova's CEO, Christopher Gerteisen, discussing the significance
 of these latest drill results, please <u>click here</u>.

● All
 drill results from Korbel have now been reported.

● Results
 from the extensive soil and rock chip surface samples taken from across the project area
 in 2025 will also be reported once received and processed.

**Nova CEO, Mr Christopher Gerteisen, commented:**

*"We are pleased with the 2025 RC drilling results at Korbel Main, which have defined a near-surface, higher-grade core. The results highlight the potential for a pilot starter pit within Korbel Main's 2.7 Moz bulk-tonnage pit-constrained resource and demonstrate strong potential to test ore sorting on a larger scale, building on previous work where material was upgraded more than tenfold, potentially lowering processing costs and increasing gold production.*

 

*"At current gold prices of around US$4,600/oz, the combined 4.05 Moz Korbel pit-constrained resource is expected to play a key role in the ongoing Estelle Project PFS, with additional material currently outside the US$2,000/oz pit shell anticipated to be included in the in-pit resource.*

 

*"We look forward to keeping the market informed as Korbel continues to progress towards production.*

 

**2025 Korbel Drilling Summary**

A total of 14 RC holes were drilled at the Korbel Main Deposit (Figure 3) to provide infill definition to the core of the existing 2.7 Moz (275 Mt @ 0.3 g/t Au) pit-constrained resource (Table 3) for a potential higher-grade starter pit. Despite challenges from a shallow water table, sufficient sampling was achieved to increase confidence in the near-surface higher-grade mineralization. This will support planning for a potential early-stage pilot pit (~250m long x 80m wide x 20m deep) to produce ore for further ore sorting analysis (Figure 3). With gold concentrated in arsenopyrite-bearing quartz veins, previous test work has shown that Korbel ore is highly amenable to ore sorting, with the potential to upgrade material from 0.4 g/t Au to over 6 g/t Au, which could reduce processing costs and increase mine production (ASX Announcement: 15 March 2021).

Although grades at Korbel are lower than at RPM, it remains a significant bulk-tonnage deposit, and with gold near US$4,600/oz, Korbel is expected to make a meaningful contribution to the economics of the ongoing FS.

Figure 1 below shows a typical RC drilling site at Korbel. At each site, -60 degree holes were drilled at 230 and 050 azimuths, crosscutting the dominant northwest structural trend of the steeply-dipping sheeted veins.

![](ex99-1_002.jpg)

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***Figure 1.*** *Korbel RC drill site*

 

All 2025 RC holes targeted the granodiorite of the main Estelle pluton, which is crosscut by mineralized quartz veins. Nova believes these results highlight a zone of increased vein density, the main driver of gold mineralization

RC chips were preserved in chip trays for microscope analysis, and some notable chalcopyrite, pyrite, and arsenopyrite were observed (Figure 2).

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***Figure 2.*** *Representative Korbel RC chip sample from the 2025 drilling showing chalcopyrite, pyrite, and arsenopyrite*

Figure 3 shows a plan view of the RC drill holes and potential higher-grade starter pit area. Figure 4 shows a cross section of two of the intercepts at KBDH-013 and KBDH-014.

![](ex99-1_004.jpg)

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***Figure 3: Plan view of 2025 Korbel RC drilling showing the potential starter pilot pit area***

***Figure 4.*** *KBRC-013 and -014 drill Intercepts (050 azi)*

***Table :1*** *Significant intercepts*

 

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Hole_ID** | **From (m)** | **To (m)** | **Interval (m)** | **Au g/t** |
| **KBRC_001** | **0** | **19** | **19** | **0.6** |
| Including | **9** | **15** | **6** | **1.0** |
| **KBRC_006** | **1** | **26** | **25** | **0.5** |
| Including | **13** | **21** | **8** | **0.8** |
| KBRC_009 | 4 | 33 | 29 | 0.4 |
| **KBRC_010** | **1** | **10** | **9** | **1.2** |
| **KBRC_011** | **1** | **27** | **26** | **0.7** |
| **KBRC_013** | **0** | **22** | **22** | **0.7** |
| Including | **0** | **9** | **9** | **1.1** |
| KBRC_014 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0.6 |

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***Table 2: Drill hole details***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Hole_ID** | **Easting** | **Northing** | **Elev**<br> **(m)** | **EOH**<br> **(m)** | **Azi** | **Dip** | **Zone** | **Zone** | **Assay Results** |
| KBRC_001 | 505351.9 | 6875119.2 | 920.0 | 18.5 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_002 | 505354.9 | 6875121.7 | 919.3 | 13.3 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_003 | 505369.0 | 6875099.7 | 919.7 | 16.2 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_004 | 505366.6 | 6875097.7 | 920.3 | 16.8 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_005 | 505342.6 | 6875101.0 | 923.3 | 18.0 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_006 | 505345.3 | 6875104.5 | 923.0 | 25.9 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_007 | 505344.8 | 6875089.7 | 924.7 | 4.3 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_008 | 505348.0 | 6875092.6 | 924.0 | 8.5 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_009 | 505378.6 | 6875083.9 | 919.2 | 33.1 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_010 | 505381.4 | 6875086.1 | 918.7 | 9.8 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_011 | 505401.0 | 6875063.3 | 915.7 | 26.8 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_012 | 505403.8 | 6875066.1 | 915.9 | 23.8 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_013 | 505414.4 | 6875040.3 | 915.3 | 21.6 | 230 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |
| KBRC_014 | 505417.9 | 6875042.8 | 915.3 | 39.0 | 50 | -60 | Korbel Core | ASX: 21/01/25 | ASX: 21/01/25 |

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***Table 3:*** *S-K 1300 compliant pit-constrained mineral resource estimate*

 

![](ex99-1_006.jpg)

S-K 1300 compliant pit-constrained resource at a US$2,000/oz gold price as per the <u>S-K 1300 Initial Assessment Technical Report Summary on the Estelle Gold Project, Alaska, USA</u>, with an effective date of January 31, 2024. 5.2 Moz refers to the measured, indicated , and inferred resources on 100% basis, 85% attributable to Nova Minerals (4.4 Moz).

Note: The Mineral Resource Estimates (MRE) referenced in this press release differ from those disclosed in the ASX announcement. This press release reports the S-K 1300 pit-constrained resource, while the ASX announcement reports the JORC global resource.

**Upcoming Milestones**

● Drill
 results from Stibium

● Further
 results and potential new discoveries from the 2025 surface exploration mapping and sampling
 program

● Material
 FS test-work results as they become available

● Updated
 MRE

● Winter
 trail mobilization of heavy equipment

● Airborne
 geophysical surveys to commence in the spring of 2026

● Antimony
 phase 1 project updates

● Metallurgical
 test work ongoing

● Environmental
 test work ongoing

● West
 Susitna access road updates

**Qualified Persons**

Vannu Khounphakdee, Professional Geologist and member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists contracted by Nova Minerals to provide geologic consulting services. Mr. Khounphakdee holds a Master of Science in Mine Geology and Engineering. He is a qualified person with at least 5 years experience with this type of project. By reason of education, affiliation with a professional association, and past relevant work experience, Mr. Khounphakdee fulfills the requirements of Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of SEC Regulation SK-1300 for data QA/QC checks relevant to this announcement.

Hans Hoffman is a State of Alaska Certified Professional Geologist contracted by Nova Minerals to provide geologic consulting services. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering with a double major in Geology and Geophysics. He is a qualified person with at least 5 years of experience with these types of projects. By reason of education, affiliation with a professional association, and past relevant work experience, Mr. Hoffman fulfills the requirements of Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of SEC Regulation SK-1300 for the technical information presented in this announcement.

Christopher Gerteisen, Chief Executive Officer of Nova Minerals, is a Professional Geologist and member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists, and has supervised the preparation of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Gerteisen is a "qualified person" for the purposes of SEC Regulation S-K 1300.

**Data Verification**

Where possible each 1.52m to 3.05m RC interval was riffle split (dry) to obtain 3-5 kg samples at the drill site, these samples were crushed to achieve >90% passing a 2mm sieve and split down to 225 g to 275 g samples at Nova's on-site prep facility. Due to the presence of a water table, wet samples were bulk sampled at the drill and placed in a drying facility. After drying, samples were crushed to achieve >90% passing a 2mm sieve and split down to 225 g to 275 g samples. Samples were then sent to ALS Fairbanks for additional prep and chemical analysis. Field duplicates (RC) for recent data were collected every 1 in 20 samples at the same time using the same method (riffle split) as the parent sample. Blank material was inserted 1 in 40 samples. Standard Reference Material (SRM) was inserted 1 in 20 samples. Three different SRMs at three different grades levels were used. Samples are tested for gold using ALS Fire Assay Au-ICP21 technique. This technique has a lower detection limit of 0.001 g/t with an upper detection limit of 10 g/t. If samples have grades in excess of 10 g/t then Au-GRA21 is used to determine the over detect limit. Au-GRA21 has a detection limit of 0.05 g/t and an upper limit of 10,000 g/t.

**About Nova Minerals Limited**

Nova Minerals Limited is advancing one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits into production and securing a US 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 Project is available through the interactive Vrify 3D animations, presentations, and videos, all available on the Company's website. <u>www.novaminerals.com.au</u>

**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>

Nova Minerals:

Craig Bentley

Director of Finance & Compliance & Investor Relations

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

M: +61 414 714 196