---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-25-005525"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NG"
cik: "0001173420"
company_name: "NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC"
filed_at: "2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T10:45:01.126984+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NOVAGOLD and Paulson advance Donlin Gold; BFS contractor selection expected Q4 2025

## Summary
- Contract awarded to prepare RFP for updated Bankable Feasibility Study; expects to select top engineering firm(s) by Q4 2025.
- 15,000-meter drill program completed; additional 3,000 meters geotechnical drilling approved for access road and pit.
- Constructive discussions with natural gas pipeline developers exploring delivery to Southcentral Alaska beneficial for Donlin Gold.
- Hiring priorities identified; multiple executive search firms engaged to fill critical roles for project advancement.
- Paulson site visit included meetings with Calista, TKC, Governor Dunleavy, and local stakeholders to build momentum.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-25-005525
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NG
- cik: 0001173420
- company_name: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC
- filed_at: 2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000117184325005525/0001171843-25-005525-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000117184325005525/f8k_082025.htm

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