Nova Minerals Secures $25M AIDEA Funding for West Susitna Access Road
Summary
Nova Minerals announced AIDEA has authorized up to $25 million in additional funding to advance the West Susitna Access Road, with geotechnical drilling underway and key environmental studies completed.
Key Events · Product Development and Regulatory · NVA
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AIDEA Approves $25M Additional Funding
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority board unanimously authorized up to $25 million to advance geotechnical drilling and essential works for the West Susitna Access Road over 2026/2027.
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Geotechnical Drilling Progress
Field investigations completed at three material sites with a fourth nearly complete; seven of eight test holes done at Little Susitna River Bridge and four primary pier locations drilled at Susitna River Bridge.
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Antimony Supply Chain Funding
Phase 1 antimony trisulfide production is fully funded by a $43.4 million U.S. Department of War Defense Production Act Title III award, targeting production in 2027.
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Infrastructure Milestone
The 78.5-mile year-round road will connect the Estelle Project to the planned Port MacKenzie antimony refinery, reducing development costs and enabling year-round access.
Analysis · NVA · Energy & Transportation
The AIDEA board's unanimous approval of up to $25 million in additional funding advances the 78.5-mile West Susitna Access Road, a critical infrastructure link for Nova's Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project. This state-backed funding reduces development risk and supports the company's vertically integrated antimony supply chain strategy, which is already backed by a $43.4 million Department of War award. The road is essential for year-round access to the project and the planned Port MacKenzie antimony refinery.
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