Nova Minerals Corp announced the arrival of approximately 500 tons of processing and refining equipment at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, on September 6, 2026. The shipment, which departed Seattle on August 26, includes more than 40 containers and multiple oversized loads carrying crushing, ore sorting, milling, flotation, and refining machinery.
The equipment delivery marks a significant milestone for the company's efforts to establish a domestic supply chain for antimony. Nova Minerals states the project is fully funded by a $43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War under Title III of the Defense Production Act.
The company plans to process stibnite-bearing material at the Port MacKenzie facility, initially producing antimony trisulfide. The modular design is intended to allow for future expansion into the production of refined antimony metal and antimony trioxide. Nova Minerals targets production for 2027.
Nova Minerals CEO Christopher Gerteisen noted the equipment arrived ahead of schedule. The company acquired the machinery from a recently decommissioned North American site, which it says has accelerated the construction timeline and delivered capital cost savings.
U.S. Congressman Nick Begich and Alaska State Rep. Kevin McCabe praised the project. Begich highlighted the importance of the domestic supply chain for national security, while McCabe noted the expected job creation and economic stimulus for the region.
