[8-K] NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC Reports Material Event

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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (NG) filed a Form 8-K to furnish a press release dated November 25, 2025. The release reports drilling results, updates on project permitting and a recent court decision related to the Donlin Gold project. The press release, titled “NOVAGOLD Reports High-Grade Drill Results And Receives Positive Decision From Alaska Supreme Court,” highlights both exploration outcomes and a favorable ruling from Alaska’s highest court. The company is providing this information under Regulation FD, and the press release is available as Exhibit 99.1 and on NOVAGOLD’s website.

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NOVAGOLD discloses drill results and a favorable Alaska court ruling via 8-K.

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. is using a Form 8-K to share a press release that combines exploration, permitting, and legal developments for the Donlin Gold project. The title indicates high-grade drill results and a positive decision from the Alaska Supreme Court, suggesting progress on both technical and legal fronts for this major asset.

The information is furnished under Regulation FD rather than filed, which is typical for making broad, simultaneous disclosure of potentially market-relevant news. Actual impact will depend on the detailed grades, drilling context, permitting status and specific terms of the court decision, which are contained in the underlying press release referenced as Exhibit 99.1.

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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: November 25, 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):

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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 November 25, 2025 we issued a press release reporting on drilling results, updates on project permitting and a recent court decision in relation to the Donlin Gold project. 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 November 25, 2025 issued by NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. entitled “NOVAGOLD Reports High-Grade Drill Results And Receives Positive Decision From Alaska Supreme Court.”
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: November 25, 2025	NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
	By:	/s/ Peter Adamek
		Peter Adamek
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did NOVAGOLD (NG) report in its November 25, 2025 Form 8-K?

NOVAGOLD filed a Form 8-K to furnish a press release that reports drilling results, updates on project permitting, and a recent court decision related to the Donlin Gold project.

What is the title of NOVAGOLDs press release referenced in the 8-K?

The press release is titled NOVAGOLD Reports High-Grade Drill Results And Receives Positive Decision From Alaska Supreme Court.

Which project is discussed in NOVAGOLDs November 25, 2025 press release?

The press release discusses drilling results, permitting updates, and a court decision in relation to NOVAGOLDs Donlin Gold project.

Is NOVAGOLDs press release considered filed or furnished under the Exchange Act?

The information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not subject to that sections liability provisions.

Where can investors access NOVAGOLDs November 25, 2025 press release?

The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and is also available on NOVAGOLDs website at www.novagold.com.

What type of information does Item 7.01 cover in NOVAGOLDs Form 8-K?

Item 7.01 in NOVAGOLDs Form 8-K covers Regulation FD disclosure, used here to share the Donlin Gold project drilling, permitting, and court decision updates via a press release.