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  • Tracked atv drill rig travel winter ice road to Nova Estelle gold project Alaska

    First step on road to Estelle gold project

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Nova Minerals Ltd. April 20 announced that the Alaska Industrial Development Export Authority (AIDEA) has approved a resolution authorizing an agreement to advance studies of the West Susitna Access Road, which would provide surface access to the resource-rich area of Alaska where Nova's Estelle gold project is located. "First and foremost, being Alaskan born and bred, I am extremely excited about this initiative for my people and state," said Nova Minerals CEO Chris...

  • Tracked side by side atv Ruen Drilling drill contractor Alaska gold exploration

    Nova ramping drills back up at Estelle

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    In what appears to be a positive turn for the 2020 exploration season in Alaska, Nova Minerals Ltd. is preparing to have drills turning again soon at its 2.5-million-ounce Estelle gold project. The Australia-based explorer mobilized equipment and crews earlier this year to carry out an 18,500-meter 2020 phase-1 program at Estelle. Drilling got underway in February but was quickly wound down due to health concerns and restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Following a...