NOVAGOLD (NYSE: NG) uses Canadian ESTMA report for 2024 U.S. disclosure

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. filed a Specialized Disclosure Report covering conflict minerals and resource extraction payments for the period tied to its 2024 fiscal year. The company states that conflict minerals disclosure items are not applicable. For resource extraction reporting, NOVAGOLD relies on Canada’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) alternative reporting provision and uses its ESTMA report for the year ended November 30, 2024 to satisfy these U.S. disclosure requirements.

The ESTMA report detailing government payments is available on NOVAGOLD’s website and on the Government of Canada’s website, and is also filed as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

Specialized Disclosure Report

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)

Peter Adamek
(801) 639-0511

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2024.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2024.

SECTION 1 – CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE

Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report

Not applicable

Item 1.02 - Exhibit

Not applicable

SECTION 2 – RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE

Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report

NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (the “Company”) is subject to Canada’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (“ESTMA”). The Company is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended November 30, 2024, to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. The Company’s ESTMA report is available on its website at https://wp-novagold-2024.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/media/2025/04/NG_ESTMA-Report-FY-2024.pdf or on the Government of Canada’s website at https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/services-mining-industry/extractive-sector-transparency/links-estma-reports. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

SECTION 3 – EXHIBITS

Item 3.01. Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

Exhibit Number		Description
2.01		NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act – Annual Report for the year ended November 30, 2024

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: August 19, 2025	NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
	By:	/s/ Peter Adamek
		Peter Adamek
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What does NOVAGOLD (NG) disclose in its latest Form SD?

NOVAGOLD’s Form SD states that conflict minerals disclosure items are not applicable and provides its 2024 Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) report to meet U.S. resource extraction disclosure requirements.

How does NOVAGOLD (NG) satisfy U.S. resource extraction issuer rules?

The company relies on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and uses its ESTMA report for the year ended November 30, 2024 to satisfy the Form SD resource extraction issuer disclosure rules.

Where can investors find NOVAGOLD’s 2024 ESTMA report?

The ESTMA report is available on NOVAGOLD’s website and on the Government of Canada’s website, and is also filed as Exhibit 2.01 to the Form SD.

Does NOVAGOLD report any conflict minerals information in this filing?

No. The filing states that the conflict minerals disclosure and related exhibit items are not applicable for NOVAGOLD.

What exhibit is attached to NOVAGOLD’s Form SD?

The filing includes Exhibit 2.01, which is NOVAGOLD Resources Inc.’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Annual Report for the year ended November 30, 2024.