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accession: "0001104659-26-113739"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NG"
cik: "0001173420"
company_name: "NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC"
filed_at: "2026-10-05T20:54:41+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:55:36.977302+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NovaGold files proxy circular for Nov 3 special meeting on New NovaGold deal; details Donlin Gold leases

## Summary
- Special meeting set for Nov 3, 2026 to vote on arrangement where each NovaGold share converts to one share of New NovaGold voting common stock.
- Paulson to contribute its 40% Donlin Gold stake (DGH) to New NovaGold for stock; Paulson voting shares capped at 19.99%.
- New NovaGold, a new Delaware entity, will own 100% of Donlin Gold and expects to list on the NYSE; deal also requires court, regulatory and exchange approvals.
- Calista Lease covers ~19,988 hectares with 1.5% NSR rising to 4.5% after payback and an 8% net proceeds royalty; term runs to April 30, 2031.
- TKC surface agreement covers ~16,923 hectares, pays $0.40/tonne milled for first 10 years ($0.50 thereafter) plus 3% of net proceeds; Lyman lease covers ~1,040 hectares.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-113739
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NG
- cik: 0001173420
- company_name: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC
- filed_at: 2026-10-05T20:54:41+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000110465926113739/0001104659-26-113739-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000110465926113739/tm2625949d2_8k.htm

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