earnings
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
NOVAGOLD reports Q3 net loss $11.1M; cash and term deposits $130M
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC
- Net loss of $11.1M ($0.03 diluted loss) vs $16.1M loss a year ago, driven by lower Donlin Gold expenses.
- Cash and term deposits $130M as of Aug 31, 2023, up from $125.9M, including $25M Newmont note payment.
- Completed 2023 field program; geotechnical drilling (1,840m) and hydrogeologic drilling (1,279m) for dam safety and mine planning.
- Permitting progress: air quality reissued, water rights upheld, ADEC 401 certification reaffirmed, ROW appeals denied.
- FY 2023 expenditure outlook ~$32M (up $1M) for additional mining studies; $18M for Donlin Gold share.