BUZZ-Nova Minerals shares surge as it has obtained the final permit for its Alaska antimony mining project

October 27 - ** Australia-based critical minerals exploration company Nova Minerals NVA.AX NVA.A, shares listed in the US, rose 6% in pre-market trading to $3.10

** The company announced it has received final approval for its Alaska antimony project

** The first phase of the project has received $43.4 million in funding from the US Department of Defense, aimed at boosting domestic antimony production — NOVA

** The project intends to establish a fully integrated US antimony supply chain

** The company added that all major mining and processing equipment has been delivered to the project site

** The company stated that the approval of the permits has cleared the way for construction, with plans to begin production in 2027

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