---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-26-000254"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NG"
cik: "0001173420"
company_name: "NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:19:17.174937+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NOVAGOLD hires Frank Arcese as Project Director for Donlin Gold project

## Summary
- Frank Arcese appointed Project Director at Donlin Gold LLC, effective January 13, 2026.
- Arcese brings 40+ years of experience; previously led large mining projects at Rio Tinto and WSP Global.
- He will oversee project planning, execution strategy, and the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS).
- Donlin Gold is described as one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the U.S.
- CEO Greg Lang says the hiring marks an important milestone for development readiness.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-26-000254
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NG
- cik: 0001173420
- company_name: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000117184326000254/0001171843-26-000254-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1173420/000117184326000254/f8k_011326.htm

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