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Form 3 Nova Minerals Ltd For: Mar 17 Filed by: Gerteisen Christopher

March 17, 2026 9:01 AM
FORM 3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
Gerteisen Christopher
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O NOVA MINERALS LIMITED
SUITE 5, 242 HAWTHORN ROAD
(Street)
CAULFIELD, VICTORIA C3 3161
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026 		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Nova Minerals Ltd [ NVA ]
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO
 5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares, no par value 200,000
I
By AJ Holdings International Limited
Ordinary Shares, no par value 1,700,281
D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Class A Stock Option (right to buy) (1) 12/23/2028 Ordinary Shares 1,125,000 0.45 D
Class B Stock Option (right to buy) (1) 12/23/2028 Ordinary Shares 1,000,000 0.45 D
Class C Stock Option (right to buy) (2) 12/23/2028 Ordinary Shares 1,000,000 0.45 D
Class D Stock Option (right to buy) (3) 12/23/2028 Ordinary Shares 1,000,000 0.45 D
Class A Performance Right (4) (4) 11/25/2026 Ordinary Shares 200,000 (4) I By AJ Holdings International Limited
Class B Performance Right (4) (4) 11/25/2026 Ordinary Shares 200,000 (4) I By AJ Holdings International Limited
Class C Performance Right (4) (4) 11/25/2026 Ordinary Shares 200,000 (4) I By AJ Holdings International Limited
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares subject to the option are fully vested and currently exercisable.
2. Shares subject to the option will vest upon the completion of certain operational milestones by the end of 2026, subject to continuing employment by reporting person through the vesting date. The milestones have not been achieved as of the date of this report.
3. Shares subject to the option will vest upon achieving certain sales milestones, subject to continuing employment by reporting person through the vesting date. The milestones have not been achieved as of the date of this report.
4. Each performance right represents the right to receive a fully paid ordinary share subject to certain operational and financial milestones prior to the expiration date. The performance rights convert into ordinary shares as soon as the milestone is met. None of the milestones have been attained as of the date of this report. The reporting person has voting and investment control of this entity due to his 100% ownership of and role as sole director of the entity.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Ian Pamensky, by Power of Attorney 03/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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