NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. advances the Donlin Gold project, a federally permitted gold development asset in Alaska held through Donlin Gold LLC. Recent company news centers on project advancement, Bankable Feasibility Study activity, project leadership, infrastructure and energy-supply planning, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Coverage also includes NOVAGOLD's operating and financial results, capital actions, shareholder meeting matters, proxy voting topics, equity-based compensation plan proposals, and governance updates tied to its public-company status on the NYSE American and TSX under the symbol NG.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE:NG) filed its Q1 2026 report on April 1, 2026, reporting $392.5M in cash and term deposits and net Q1 operational cash expenditures of $20.8M. The company completed an upsized private placement (~$294M) and launched a BFS with Fluor leading engineering, targeting BFS completion in 2027.
Donlin Gold hosts ~40 Moz Measured and Indicated resources at 2.22 g/t, Donlin Gold signed an LOI to assess Alaska LNG gas supply, and permitting work continues with a SEIS on a FAST-41 schedule.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American: NG) will release its 2026 first quarter report before market open on April 1, 2026, followed by a conference call and video webcast at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET.
Management including Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, CEO Greg Lang and CFO Peter Adamek will review Q1 results, Bankable Feasibility Study advancement, community engagement and environmental stewardship. The webcast link and dial-in numbers are provided and the archive will be available for one year.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American: NG) and Paulson awarded specialized engineering contracts to WSP, Worley, and Hatch to advance key Donlin Gold Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) workstreams.
Contracts cover a ~215 MW dual-fired on-site power plant, a 316-mile buried natural gas pipeline, and a pressure oxidation (POX) circuit with on-site oxygen plant. Fluor will integrate specialist work into a consolidated BFS expected to be completed in 2027.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American: NG) and Donlin Gold Holdings, owned by Paulson, selected Fluor Corporation to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. Fluor has commenced work and will integrate Specialist Contractors while the BFS is expected to be completed in 2027.
A detailed BFS schedule and budget will be released after full-scope alignment; site activities, geotechnical drilling and owner team recruitment are ongoing as the project advances toward financing and development.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American, TSX: NG) completed a $1.0 billion transaction on June 3, 2025, raising its Donlin Gold ownership to 60% while Paulson-acquired DGH holds 40% for $800 million. NOVAGOLD raised ~$260 million of financing in 2025 and ended the fiscal year with $115.1 million in cash. The company reported a 2025 loss of ($94.7M) or ($0.25) per share, including a $39.6M one-time non-cash charge. Donlin Gold advanced with an 18,454‑m drill program (top intercept 26.22 g/t), RFPs for a Bankable Feasibility Study, and a 2026 project budget of $131.4M on a 100% basis.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American: NG) announced the appointment of Frank Arcese as Project Director to Donlin Gold LLC effective Jan 13, 2026. Arcese brings more than four decades of global project leadership and experience delivering large mining and power projects in remote jurisdictions. He will lead preparation and execution planning for the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), overseeing project planning, execution strategy, organizational readiness, and alignment with NOVAGOLD’s long-term objectives for Donlin Gold.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American: NG) and Donlin Gold LLC signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Glenfarne Alaska LNG to evaluate natural gas supply and infrastructure for the Donlin Gold project. The LOI contemplates up to 50 million cubic feet per day of gas and cooperation on a pipeline to power the proposed mine. Donlin Gold envisions a 316-mile buried pipeline; key federal and state permits have been issued and the Alaska Supreme Court upheld the pipeline right-of-way lease. A prime contractor for the Bankable Feasibility Study is expected to be selected in Q1 2026.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American/TSX: NG) will release its 2025 year-end report before market open on January 22, 2026, followed by a conference call and video webcast at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Leadership presenting includes Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, President and CEO Greg Lang, and CFO Peter Adamek. Topics include progress toward the Bankable Feasibility Study, the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, community outreach, environmental initiatives, and a summary of year-end financial results.
Investors may submit questions in advance to info@novagold.com. The webcast is at www.novagold.com/investors/events and North American dial-in is 1-833-752-3655. The webcast will be archived on the company website for one year and a transcript will be available for download or by request.
Novagold (NYSE American: NG) reported final assay results from the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program and received a favorable Alaska Supreme Court decision on key state permits on November 14, 2025. The 2025 program returned high‑grade intercepts including 26.22 g/t Au over 4.38 m and other intervals up to 41.09 m at 3.06 g/t, supporting inputs for a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) planned to commence by Q1 2026. Donlin Gold was accepted into the federal FAST‑41 permitting program on October 27, 2025, and the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the project’s water rights and State right‑of‑way lease for the proposed 316‑mile natural gas pipeline. The company issued the BFS RFP, received proposals, and continues QA/QC and technical reporting work ahead of BFS selection.
NOVAGOLD (NYSE American, TSX: NG) reported significant Q3 2025 developments, highlighted by the transformative $1 billion acquisition of Barrick Mining's stake in Donlin Gold. NOVAGOLD increased its ownership to 60% for $200 million, while Paulson secured 40% for $800 million.
The company strengthened its treasury to $125 million through a successful public offering raising $195.2 million and a private placement of $64.4 million. Q3 results showed net expenditures of $9 million and earnings of ($15.6 million).
Operational highlights include completing an 18,454-meter drill program with impressive results up to 23.49 g/t gold, and issuing RFPs for Donlin Gold's Bankable Feasibility Study, expected to be awarded by year-end. The project aims to become America's largest single gold mine, with 39 million ounces in Measured and Indicated Resources.