Nova Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Accomplished finance executive Ashlie Thorburn joins Nova Minerals to oversee financial strategy and reporting as the company advances its flagship Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:50am

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a polished metal ingot, a stack of financial documents, and a pen on a clean grey background, symbolizing the financial management responsibilities of a mining company's CFO.The appointment of a new CFO with deep mining industry expertise signals Nova Minerals' commitment to disciplined financial oversight as it advances its flagship Alaskan project.Anchorage Today

Nova Minerals Limited, a mining company focused on the exploration and development of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, has appointed Ashlie Thorburn as its new Chief Financial Officer. Thorburn is an experienced finance executive with over 20 years of senior leadership roles, primarily in the mining industry, and brings expertise in SEC reporting, financial management, and capital markets.

Why it matters

The appointment of Ashlie Thorburn as CFO strengthens Nova Minerals' executive team as the company works to advance its flagship Estelle Project toward production. Thorburn's background in financial reporting, project financing, and capital allocation will be crucial in supporting Nova's growth strategy and ensuring disciplined execution as it seeks to unlock the value of the Estelle asset and secure a domestic supply of critical minerals like antimony.

The details

Thorburn most recently served as the U.S. Finance Lead at Southwest Critical Materials, where she was responsible for acquisition integration, budgeting, treasury management and private equity reporting. Prior to that, she was a Senior Manager at Armanino Advisory, advising on finance transformation, public company readiness and technical accounting matters. Thorburn has also held senior roles such as Vice President, Controller at Hycroft Mining Holding Corp., where she supported the company's transition to a public entity and enhanced financial reporting processes.

  • Thorburn will commence her role as Nova Minerals' new Chief Financial Officer on April 20, 2026.

The players

Nova Minerals Limited

A mining company focused on the exploration and development of the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Ashlie Thorburn

An accomplished finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, primarily within the mining industry across both publicly-listed and private companies.

Christopher Gerteisen

The CEO of Nova Minerals Limited.

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What they’re saying

“We are delighted to welcome Ashlie to the Nova Minerals team as we enter an exciting phase of growth and development at our flagship Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska. Ashlie's appointment further strengthens our executive leadership team and underscores our commitment to building the financial and operational capabilities required to advance Estelle toward production.”

— Christopher Gerteisen, CEO, Nova Minerals Limited

“I am excited to join the team at such a pivotal time for Nova Minerals and its flagship Estelle Project. The strong foundation that has been established, combined with a clear strategic vision, creates a compelling opportunity to drive long-term value. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen our financial position, support the advancement of the Estelle Project toward production, and ensure disciplined execution as we pursue our growth objectives for the benefit of our shareholders”

— Ashlie Thorburn, Incoming CFO, Nova Minerals Limited

What’s next

Nova Minerals will continue to advance its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, with Ashlie Thorburn in her new role as Chief Financial Officer providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to support the company's growth objectives.

The takeaway

The appointment of Ashlie Thorburn as Nova Minerals' new CFO underscores the company's commitment to building a strong financial and operational foundation as it works to unlock the value of its flagship Estelle asset and secure a domestic supply of critical minerals like antimony.