High-grade Donlin drill results at Novagold (NYSE: NG) back study

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. filed a current report to furnish a press release about assay results from its 2025 Donlin Gold drill program. The press release, dated September 8, 2025, reports that the program returned high-grade gold intercepts, strengthened resource conversion, and supports progression of a bankable feasibility study.

The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is also available on NOVAGOLD’s website. The company states that the information in the press release is being furnished under Regulation FD, not filed under the Exchange Act, which limits its use for certain legal purposes.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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 : September 8, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

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):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))

☐ 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 7.01 Regulation FD

On September 8, 2025 we issued a press release reporting assay results received to date from the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press release is also available on NOVAGOLD’s website at www.novagold.com.

The information contained in the press release attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release, dated September 8, 2025 issued by NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. entitled “NOVAGOLD’s 2025 Donlin Gold Drill Program Returns High-Grade Gold Intercepts, Strengthens Resource Conversion, and Supports Bankable Feasibility Study Progression.”
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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: September 8, 2025	NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
	By:	/s/ Peter Adamek
		Peter Adamek
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did NOVAGOLD (NG) disclose in this Form 8-K?

NOVAGOLD furnished a press release reporting assay results from its 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts and support for a bankable feasibility study.

Which project is covered by NOVAGOLD’s September 8, 2025 update?

The update covers the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, with assay results discussed in the attached press release titled “NOVAGOLD’s 2025 Donlin Gold Drill Program Returns High-Grade Gold Intercepts, Strengthens Resource Conversion, and Supports Bankable Feasibility Study Progression.”

Is the NOVAGOLD 2025 Donlin assay information considered filed with the SEC?

No. NOVAGOLD states that the information in the attached press release is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors find the full NOVAGOLD 2025 Donlin drill results?

Investors can review the full details in Exhibit 99.1 to the report and on NOVAGOLD’s website at www.novagold.com, where the press release is available.

What exhibit did NOVAGOLD include with this 8-K filing?

NOVAGOLD included Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 8, 2025 describing the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program results, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Under which SEC item did NOVAGOLD report the Donlin Gold drill program results?

NOVAGOLD reported the Donlin Gold drill program results under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure.