Nova Minerals Appoints Mining Finance Veteran Ashlie Thorburn as CFO

Nova Minerals Limited (NVA, NVA.AX) has announced the appointment of Ashlie Thorburn to the role of Chief Financial Officer, with her tenure beginning on April 20, 2026. The move is intended to bolster the company's financial leadership with a seasoned executive specializing in the extractive industries. Thorburn enters the role with more than 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership, having worked across both private and publicly listed mining companies. Her expertise spans critical areas of corporate finance, including treasury management, budgeting, and the integration of acquisitions. Most recently, Thorburn served as the U.S. Finance Lead at Southwest Critical Materials. In that capacity, she was responsible for private equity reporting and acquisition integration. Her previous experience also includes a role as a Senior Manager at Armanino Advisory, where she advised clients on technical accounting and public company readiness. Additionally, Thorburn served as Vice President and Controller at Hycroft Mining Holding Corp., where she was instrumental in supporting the company's transition to a public entity and improving financial reporting processes. She has a documented track record of strengthening internal controls within early-stage, high-growth organizations. This appointment comes as Nova Minerals seeks to refine its financial operations and reporting standards. The addition of a CFO with specific experience in public transitions and mining-sector treasury is expected to provide stability and professional rigor to the company's fiscal management.