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8-K — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC
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Filed: 2026-10-05
Period: 2026-10-05
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SIC: 1040 (GOLD & SILVER ORES)
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 5, 2026
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
British Columbia
001-31913
N/A
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification)
201 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt
Lake City, Utah 84111
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(801) 639-0511
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including
Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since
last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares
NG
NYSE American
Toronto Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 22, 2026, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc.
(“NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) announced that it had entered into a series of definitive transaction agreements
in connection with a proposed transaction pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions and upon the consummation
thereof, NovaGold Corporation, a newly incorporated Delaware company (“New NOVAGOLD”), would become the ultimate parent of
NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries and would acquire the 40% interest in Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”) held by Paulson Advisers
LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Paulson”) in an all-share transaction, increasing NOVAGOLD’s ownership
in Donlin Gold from 60% to 100% (the “Transactions”). Upon the consummation of the Transactions, current NOVAGOLD shareholders
(inclusive of Paulson’s equity interest) would own approximately 65% of New NOVAGOLD and, inclusive of its existing equity ownership
in NOVAGOLD, Paulson would own approximately 39.7% of the economic interest in New NOVAGOLD, while its voting interest will be capped
at 19.99%.
On October 5, 2026, NOVAGOLD issued a press
release announcing that it filed and commenced mailing of its management information circular and definitive proxy statement on Schedule
14A with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators in connection with the special
meeting of the Company (the “Special Meeting”), at which the Company’s shareholders will vote on the Transactions and
other matters related thereto. The Special Meeting will be held on November 3, 2026. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1
to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated October 5, 2026.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 5, 2026
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
By:
/s/ Peter Adamek
Peter Adamek
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
NOVAGOLD
Files and mails materials for special meeting
to approve proposed ACQUISITION of 100% of Donlin gold
► Shareholders
are being asked to vote on, among other things, the previously announced Transactions pursuant
to which NOVAGOLD would acquire the 40% interest in Donlin Gold held by Paulson Advisers
LLC and its affiliates in an all-share transaction, increasing NOVAGOLD’s ownership
from 60% to 100%.
► NOVAGOLD’s
Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR each resolution
set forth in the Circular and Proxy Statement.
► Questions?
Need Help Voting? Visit www.NewNOVAGOLD.com to review the materials and obtain assistance
with questions or voting. Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy
voting deadline on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver Time).
October 5, 2026 – Vancouver, British Columbia –
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today announced that it has
filed and commenced mailing its management information circular and definitive proxy statement (the “Circular and Proxy Statement”)
and related proxy materials (collectively, the “Meeting Materials”) for the special meeting of shareholders to be held on
November 3, 2026 (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, shareholders of record at the close of business on September 23,
2026 (the “Record Date”) will be asked to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve, with or without variation, (i) a
special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving a Plan of Arrangement (the “Arrangement”), relating
to the transactions announced on July 22, 2026, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, upon
the consummation thereof, NovaGold Corporation, a newly incorporated Delaware company (“New NOVAGOLD”), would become the
ultimate parent of NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries and would acquire the 40% interest in Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”) held
by Paulson Advisers LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Paulson”) through Donlin Gold Holdings LLC (“Donlin
Gold Holdings”)1, increasing NOVAGOLD’s ownership from 60% to 100% in its Tier One2 gold development
project in Alaska (the “Transactions”), and (ii) the other resolutions summarized below, each of which is described
in greater detail in the Circular and Proxy Statement.
NOVAGOLD’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously
recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution and each other resolution described below. Citigroup Global Markets
Inc. (“Citi”) also delivered an opinion that, as of the date of the opinion and subject to the assumptions, qualifications
and limitations set out in the Circular and Proxy Statement, the consideration to be received by NOVAGOLD shareholders, other than Paulson,
is fair from a financial point of view.
The Meeting Materials, which contain important information about the
Arrangement, the other matters to be considered at the Meeting, voting procedures and the factors considered by the Board in making its
unanimous recommendation, are available at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com and under NOVAGOLD’s issuer profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca
and EDGAR, the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. Shareholders are urged to read the Meeting Materials carefully and in their entirety
before voting.
1 Donlin Gold Holdings LLC is wholly
owned by Paulson.
2 NOVAGOLD defines a Tier One gold
development project as one with a projected production life of at least 10 years, annual projected production of at least 500,000 ounces
of gold, and average projected cash costs over the production life that are in the lower half of the industry cost curve.
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RELEASE
About the Meeting
The Meeting will be held on November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver
Time) at 1133 Melville Street, Suite 3500, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4E5. Shareholders will be asked to vote on the Arrangement
Resolution and the other resolutions summarized below, each of which is described in greater detail in the Circular and Proxy Statement.
The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR each resolution.
1. Arrangement Resolution: Pursuant to the interim order of
the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated September 24, 2026, shareholders will be
asked to vote on a special resolution approving the Arrangement, pursuant to an arrangement
agreement entered into by and among NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD, which will be the ultimate parent
of NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries as a result of the Arrangement (“Post-Arrangement
New NOVAGOLD”), and Paulson on July 21, 2026 (the “Arrangement Agreement”),
under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia),
all as more particularly described in the Circular and Proxy Statement. The full text of
the Arrangement Resolution is set out in Appendix A to the Circular and Proxy Statement.
2. Equity Plan Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote
on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the New NOVAGOLD 2026 Omnibus Incentive
Plan (the “Equity Plan Resolution”).
3. New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution: Shareholders will be asked
to vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the New NOVAGOLD Employee Stock
Purchase Plan (the “New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution”).
4. NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to
vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the adoption of the NOVAGOLD Employee Share Purchase
Plan (the “NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution”).
5. Compensation Resolution: Shareholders will be asked to vote
on an ordinary resolution to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation
that may be paid or become payable to NOVAGOLD’s named executive officers in connection
with the Arrangement Agreement and the related Transactions (the “Compensation Resolution”).
Reasons To Vote FOR The Arrangement Resolution, The Equity Plan
Resolution, The New NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution, The NOVAGOLD ESPP Resolution and The Compensation Resolution
► Financial
Strength and Robust Returns: Equity participation in a well-capitalized gold developer
with 100% ownership of Donlin Gold, with projected production of 1.3-million ounces of gold
annually in its first 10 full years of production and 1.1-million ounces of gold annually
over the 27-year mine life.3 Following the completion of the Arrangement, Post-Arrangement
New NOVAGOLD is expected to have a market capitalization of approximately $4.9 billion (based
on a per share closing price of NOVAGOLD of $7.25 on September 15, 2026).
► Immediate
Accretion to Shareholders: Generates immediate accretion to shareholders on multiple
key metrics, including: (i) net asset value per share; (ii) gold Reserves and Resources
per share, through the addition of approximately 16 million ounces of Measured and Indicated
Resources, inclusive of approximately 13 million ounces contained in Proven and Probable
Reserves in a safe and stable jurisdiction that is supportive of responsible development;
and (iii) projected attributable production metrics increased by over 520,000 ounces
of annual gold production in the first 10 full years.4
3 Donlin Gold data as per the report
titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Donlin Gold project, Alaska, USA” with an effective date of November 30, 2025 (the
“2025 Technical Report”) and the report titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary on the Donlin Gold Project, Alaska,
USA” (the “2025 Technical Report Summary”), dated November 30, 2025.
4 Donlin Gold data as per the 2025
Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary.
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► Enhanced
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines corporate decision-making and increases operational
and capital efficiency at the Donlin Gold Project by consolidating 100% ownership under a
single corporate parent, eliminating duplicative governance structures and enabling a more
streamlined approach to development opportunities and market conditions, while preserving
NOVAGOLD’s independent governance through specific lock-up, standstill and voting restrictions.
► Minimal
Disruption to Operations Expected: Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries
will continue to carry on the business currently carried on by NOVAGOLD and its subsidiaries.
The Arrangement is not currently expected to result in any material changes in business,
jobs, management, operations, properties, locations of any offices or facilities or number
of employees.
► Larger
and More Liquid Market Capitalization Expected: The Board believes that the opportunity
to enhance long-term value for shareholders will be greater as a U.S.-domiciled company than
as a Canada-domiciled company. Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD is expected to have a larger
market capitalization and will be listed on the NYSE upon completion of the Arrangement,
which the Board believes will increase visibility, access to the capital markets and liquidity
for shareholders.
► Enhanced
Access to Capital: Facilitates and expands access to private and official-sector capital,
including governmental agencies and sovereign wealth funds, to support Donlin Gold’s
next phase of project development. The Board believes that Post-Arrangement New NOVAGOLD’s
enhanced financial profile and larger market capitalization are expected to improve its ability
to access the capital markets on favorable terms and provide greater financial flexibility
to fund the development of the Donlin Gold Project.
► Single
Point of Contact for Key Stakeholders: Establishes a single point of contact for engagement
with key stakeholders, including longstanding Donlin Gold landowners, Calista Corporation
and The Kuskokwim Corporation.
► Improved
Structure: Creates a better aligned structure with the formation of a new U.S.-domiciled
parent company that will be listed on the NYSE.
► Fairness
Opinion: The fairness opinion from Citi that, as of July 21, 2026, based on and
subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations
and qualifications on the review undertaken by Citi described in such opinion, the consideration
to be received in the Arrangement by the shareholders, taking into account the Transactions,
is fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders (other than Paulson).
► Support
by Directors, Executive Officers and Key Shareholders: Pursuant to certain voting agreements,
the directors and certain executive officers of the Company, as well as Paulson (as an existing
shareholder) and Electrum Strategic Resources L.P. (NOVAGOLD’s largest shareholder
as of the Record Date) (collectively, the “NOVAGOLD Locked-Up Shareholders”),
have agreed, among other things, to vote all of the common shares of the Company (“NOVAGOLD
Shares”) held by them, including any NOVAGOLD Shares issuable upon exercise or redemption
of certain options to purchase NOVAGOLD Shares and other convertible securities of NOVAGOLD
(as applicable to the vote), in favour of the Transactions, including the Arrangement Resolution.
The NOVAGOLD Locked-Up Shareholders collectively own approximately 28% of the outstanding
NOVAGOLD Shares as of the Record Date.
► Ability
to Respond to Unsolicited Superior Proposals: Under the terms of that certain master
implementation agreement, effective as of July 21, 2026, entered into by and among NOVAGOLD,
New NOVAGOLD, NOVAGOLD Resources Alaska Inc. and Paulson (the “Master Implementation
Agreement”), the Board will remain able to respond to any unsolicited bona fide
written proposal if the Board determines in good faith that such proposal constitutes
or would reasonably be expected to lead to a “Superior Proposal” under the terms
of the Master Implementation Agreement and where the failure to take such action would be
inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, subject to certain conditions including providing
notice to New NOVAGOLD and Paulson and complying with such person’s match rights, that
is not expected to deter other potential interested buyers, if any.
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► Negotiated
Transaction: The Arrangement Agreement is the result of a comprehensive negotiation process
with New NOVAGOLD and Paulson that was undertaken by the Company and its legal and financial
advisors.
► Deal
Certainty: New NOVAGOLD’s and Paulson’s obligations to complete the Transactions
are subject to a limited number of conditions that the Company believes are reasonable in
the circumstances.
► Shareholder
Approval: The Arrangement must be approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes
cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting.
► Regulatory
Approval: The Arrangement must be approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia,
which will consider, among other things, the fairness and reasonableness of the Arrangement
to shareholders.
► Dissent
Rights: The terms of the Arrangement provide that shareholders as of the Record Date
who oppose the Arrangement may, upon compliance with certain conditions, exercise dissent
rights and, if ultimately successful, receive fair value for their NOVAGOLD Shares. The terms
of the Arrangement Agreement provide a condition to closing for NOVAGOLD (subject to Paulson’s
consent) to terminate the Arrangement in the event that the dissent rights exercised exceed
10%.
Additional information regarding the benefits of the Arrangement and
the factors considered by the Board is included in the Circular and Proxy Statement and at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com.
Questions? Need Help Voting?
Shareholders are encouraged to review the Meeting Materials carefully
and vote as soon as possible. The proxy voting deadline is October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver Time). Shareholders may
vote online, by telephone or by mail by following the instructions on the voting form received. Meeting Materials and voting information
are available at www.NewNOVAGOLD.com. Shareholders who have questions or require voting assistance should contact the appropriate
advisor based on location:
· Canadian
and International shareholders (other than U.S.) — Kingsdale Advisors
Telephone: +1 (866) 228-8818 (toll-free from North America)
Text or Call: +1 (416) 623-2514 (outside North America)
Email: contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com
· U.S.
shareholders — Innisfree M&A Incorporated
Telephone: +1 (877) 750-0926 (toll-free from the United States)
Telephone: +1 (412) 232-3651 (from other countries)
About NOVAGOLD
NOVAGOLD is a well-financed precious metals company focused on the
development of the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, one of the safest mining jurisdictions in the world. With approximately 40 million
ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories (approximately 560 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.22
grams per tonne, in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories on a 100% basis)5 inclusive of Proven and Probable
Mineral Reserves, the Donlin Gold project is regarded as one of the largest, highest-grade, and most prospective known open-pit gold
deposits in the world. According to the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary, the Donlin Gold project is expected
to produce an average of more than one million ounces per year over a 27-year mine life on a 100% basis once in production.6
5 Donlin Gold data
as per the report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Donlin Gold project, Alaska, USA” with an effective date of November
30, 2025 (the “2025 Technical Report”) and the report titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary on the Donlin Gold
Project, Alaska, USA” (the “2025 Technical Report Summary”), dated November 30, 2025. Donlin Gold possesses Measured
Resources of approximately 9 Mt grading 2.67 g/t and Indicated Resources of approximately 551 Mt grading 2.21 g/t, each on a 100% basis
and inclusive of Mineral Reserves, of which approximately 6 Mt of Measured Resources and approximately 330 Mt of Indicated Resources
inclusive of Mineral Reserves is currently attributable to NOVAGOLD through its 60% ownership interest in Donlin Gold. Exclusive of Mineral
Reserves, Donlin Gold possesses Measured Resources of approximately 1.4 Mt grading 1.18 g/t and Indicated Resources of approximately
175 Mt grading 1.32 g/t, of which approximately 0.9 Mt of Measured Resources and approximately 105 Mt of Indicated Resources exclusive
of Mineral Reserves is currently attributable to NOVAGOLD. Donlin Gold possesses Proven Reserves of approximately 9 Mt grading 2.29 g/t
and Probable Reserves of approximately 495 Mt grading 2.02 g/t, each on a 100% basis, of which approximately 6 Mt of Proven Reserves
and approximately 297 Mt of Probable Reserves is attributable to NOVAGOLD. Mineral Reserves and Resources have been estimated in accordance
with NI 43-101 and S-K 1300..
6 Anticipated average
annual gold production during full life of mine if put into production as contemplated in the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical
Report Summary.
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About Donlin Gold Holdings
Donlin Gold Holdings, 100% wholly-owned by Paulson Advisers LLC and
its affiliates, is the 40% owner of the Donlin Gold project. Donlin Gold Holdings, together with NOVAGOLD, owns 100% of Donlin Gold and
shares equal voting and operating control with NOVAGOLD through its operating agreement.
NOVAGOLD Contacts
Mélanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Frank Gagnon
Manager, Investor Relations
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227
info@novagold.com
www.novagold.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes certain “forward-looking information”
and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable
securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are
frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “continue”, “ongoing”, “anticipates”,
“believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar
expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”
or “should” occur or be achieved. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected outcomes of the Transactions; the ability of NOVAGOLD,
New NOVAGOLD and Paulson to complete the Transactions on the terms described herein, or at all, including receipt of required regulatory
approvals, shareholder approvals, court approvals, stock exchange approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions; the
expected synergies related to the Transactions in respect of strategy, operations and other matters; projections related to expansion;
and the impact of the Transactions on New NOVAGOLD and its stakeholders. Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on a number
of material assumptions, including but not limited to the following, which could prove to be inaccurate: the expected outcomes of the
Transactions; the ability of NOVAGOLD, New NOVAGOLD and Paulson to complete the Transactions on the terms described herein, or at all,
including receipt of required regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, court approvals, stock exchange approvals and satisfaction
of other customary closing conditions; the expected synergies related to the Transactions in respect of strategy, operations and other
matters; projections related to expansion; our ability to achieve production at Donlin Gold; the cost estimates and assumptions contained
in the 2025 Technical Report and the 2025 Technical Report Summary; anticipated timing of updated reports and/or studies including the
Donlin Gold Bankable Feasibility Study and draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement; repayment of the Barrick promissory note
and the timing thereof; sufficiency of working capital; future capital raising activities and potential sources of funding; estimated
metal pricing, metallurgy, mineability, marketability and operating and capital costs, together with other assumptions underlying our
resource and reserve estimates; our expected ability to develop adequate infrastructure and that the cost of doing so will be reasonable;
assumptions that all necessary permits and governmental approvals will be obtained and the timing of such approvals; assumptions made
in the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of our mineral deposits; our expectations regarding demand
for equipment, skilled labor and services needed for exploration and development of mineral properties; and operating or regulatory risks.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on several opinions, estimates and assumptions that management of NOVAGOLD considered
appropriate and reasonable as of the date such statements are made, and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions,
and other factors that may cause the actual results, activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent NOVAGOLD management’s
expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances on the date the statements are made. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the need to obtain additional permits and governmental
approvals; the timing and likelihood of obtaining and maintaining permits necessary to construct and operate; the need for additional
financing to complete an updated feasibility study and to explore and develop properties; availability of financing in the debt and capital
markets; disease pandemics; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drill results and geological tests and the estimation of
reserves and resources; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation and exploration successes; changes in national and local
government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/or changes in the administration of laws, policies and practices, expropriation
or nationalization of property and political or economic developments in the United States or Canada; the need for continued cooperation
between the owners of Donlin Gold to advance the Donlin Gold project; the need for cooperation of government agencies and Native groups
in the development and operation of properties; risks of construction and mining projects such as accidents, equipment breakdowns, bad
weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements, unanticipated variation in geological structures, ore grades or recovery
rates; unexpected cost increases, which could include significant increases in estimated capital and operating costs; fluctuations in
metal prices and currency exchange rates; whether or when a positive construction decision will be made regarding the Donlin Gold project;
and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in NOVAGOLD’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly the “Risk
Factors” sections of those reports and other documents filed by NOVAGOLD with applicable securities regulatory authorities from
time to time. Copies of these filings may be obtained by visiting NOVAGOLD’s website at www.novagold.com, or the
SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking
statements contained herein reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections of NOVAGOLD on the date the statements are made. NOVAGOLD assumes
no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except
as required by law.
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Important Information and Where to Find It
NOVAGOLD has filed relevant materials with the SEC and applicable
Canadian securities regulators, including, among other filings, a management information circular and definitive proxy statement on Schedule
14A on October 5, 2026. The management information circular and proxy statement has been mailed or otherwise disseminated to shareholders
of NOVAGOLD seeking their approval of the proposals related to the Transactions. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF NOVAGOLD ARE URGED TO
READ THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED OR WILL
BE FILED WITH THE SEC AND APPLICABLE CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR
SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS,
THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of the management information
circular and definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by NOVAGOLD with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, the SEC’s
website, under NOVAGOLD’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, or from NOVAGOLD’s website https://novagold.com/investors/why-invest/.
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For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.
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Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name
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Name of the City or Town
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.
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Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.
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Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.
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Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.
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The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.
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Local phone number for entity.
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Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.
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Title of a 12(b) registered security.
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Name of the Exchange on which a security is registered.
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Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.
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Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.
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