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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Non-binding resolution approving the frequency of non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers on an annual basis at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 7 : The Company’s shareholders approved a non-binding resolution approving the frequency of non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s “Named Executive Officers” on an annual basis: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 294,438,533 374,890 597,803 627,275 30,675,165”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 6 : The Company’s shareholders approved a non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s “Named Executive Officers”: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 214,048,542 81,376,553 613,406 30,675,165”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of all unallocated entitlements under the Company's Deferred Share Unit Plan at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : The Company’s shareholders approved all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Deferred Share Unit Plan: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 268,987,469 26,642,843 408,189 30,675,165”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of all unallocated entitlements under the Company's Performance Share Unit Plan at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 4 : The Company’s shareholders approved all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Performance Share Unit Plan: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 264,889,270 30,721,918 427,313 30,675,165”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of Amendment to the Company's Stock Award Plan and the unallocated entitlements thereunder at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : The Company’s shareholders approved the Amendment to the Company’s Stock Award Plan and the unallocated entitlements thereunder: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 255,153,946 40,312,819 571,736 30,675,165”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : The Company’s shareholders appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company or until a successor is appointed and authorized the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration: Votes For Withheld Broker Non-Votes 317,132,167 9,581,499 0”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 1: The Company’s shareholders elected the following directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until a successor is elected or appointed: Name Votes For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Dr. Elaine Dorward-King 270,754,327 25,284,174 30,675,165 Ali Erfan 293,934,428 2,104,073 30,675,165 Dr. Thomas Kaplan 287,599,587 8,438,914 30,675,165 Hume Kyle 292,361,355 3,677,146 30,675,165 Gregory Lang 294,213,852 1,824,649 30,675,165 Kalidas Madhavpeddi 262,931,112 33,107,389 30,675,165 Kevin McArthur 294,672,498 1,366,003 30,675,165 Daniel Muñiz Quintanilla 270,538,731 25,499,770 30,675,165 Ethan Schutt 287,980,445 8,058,056 30,675,165 Dawn Whittaker 288,601,466 7,437,035 30,675,165”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026 results: net income ($15.4) million, EPS ($0.04).

“Gold project and $5.3 million in corporate general and administrative costs. As NOVAGOLD is a development-stage company with no production, the Company reported earnings of ($15.4) million and earnings per share of ($0.04) for the first fiscal quarter of 2026. NOVAGOLD’s results for the first quarter of 2026 reflect higher expenditures at Donlin Gold due”
Equity Issuances

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC issued 31,020,000 Common Shares of common stock to Underwriters (BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., and Scotia Capital Inc.) for price per share of US$10.00 for gross proceeds of US$310,200,000.

“On February 5, 2026, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“ NOVAGOLD ” or the “ Company ”), closed a “bought deal” private placement of the Company’s common shares, no par value (the “ Common Shares ”). The Common Shares were issued pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated February 5, 2026 (the “ Underwriting Agreement ”), by and among the Company and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., and Scotia Capital Inc. (collectively, the “ Underwriters ”), pursuant to which the Underwriters purchased 31,020,000 Common Shares (the “ Offered Shares ”) at a price per share of US$10.00 for gross proceeds of US$310,200,000”
Material Agreements

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC entered into Subscription Agreements with investors valued at Investors acquired the Offered Shares that were previously sold to the Underwriters (effective 2026-02-05).

“On February 5, 2026, the Company entered into a series of substantially similar subscription agreements (collectively, the "Subscription Agreements") pursuant to which such investors acquired the Offered Shares that were previously sold to the Underwriters.”
Governance Changes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC: Amended the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics relating to competition and fair dealing and reiterating the prohibition of certain securities transactions (effective 2025-08-27).

“Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (the “Company”) approved the adoption of amendments to the code of ethics for the Company, known as the NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) relating to competition and fair dealing, and reiterates the prohibition of certain types of transactions of the Company’s securities.”
M&A Transactions

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC completed an acquisition involving Barrick Gold Corporation for $200 million (closed 2025-06-03).

“NOVAGOLD, through NGRA, acquired an additional 10% interest in Donlin Gold for $200 million, increasing its stake to 60% of Donlin Gold, while Paulson, through Donlin Holdings, acquired the remaining 40% interest for $800 million.”

Peter Adamek was appointed as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

“Peter Adamek will be appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company upon Mr. Ottewell’s retirement.”

David Ottewell departed as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

“David Ottewell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (the “Company”), has announced his intention to retire effective July 15, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 29, 2024.

“On April 3, 2024, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 29, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for fiscal year ended November 30, 2023.

“issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2023.

“On October 3, 2023, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2023”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for second quarter 2023.

“On June 27, 2023, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 6 : The Company’s shareholders approved a non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s “Named Executive Officers”: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 253,638,153 13,317,773 503,364 16,998,664”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Deferred Share Unit Plan at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : The Company’s shareholders approved all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Deferred Share Unit Plan: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 262,907,150 4,010,460 541,680 16,998,664”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Performance Share Unit Plan at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 4 : The Company’s shareholders approved all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Performance Share Unit Plan: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 238,158,490 28,767,073 533,727 16,998,664”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Approval of all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Stock Award Plan at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : The Company’s shareholders approved all unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Stock Award Plan: Votes For Votes Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 227,431,669 39,490,733 536,888 16,998,664”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : The Company’s shareholders appointed of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company or until a successor is appointed and authorized the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration: Votes For Withheld Broker Non-Votes 281,594,022 2,863,932 0”
Shareholder Votes

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved each of the following proposals set forth in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023: Proposal 1 : The Company’s shareholders elected the following directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until a successor is elected or appointed: Name Votes For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Dr. Elaine Dorward-King 263,941,771 3,517,519 16,998,664 Dr. Diane Garrett 258,982,243 8,477,047 16,998,664 Dr. Thomas Kaplan 264,468,481 2,990,809 16,998,664 Hume Kyle 266,699,853 759,437 16,998,664 Gregory Lang 265,885,009 1,574,281 16,998,664 Kalidas Madhavpeddi 261,382,272 6,077,018 16,998,664 Kevin McArthur 262,363,487 5,095,803 16,998,664 Daniel Muñiz-Quintanilla 257,946,124 9,513,166 16,998,664 Ethan Schutt 261,722,045 5,737,245 16,998,664 Anthony Walsh 262,982,560 4,476,730 16,998,664 Dawn Whittaker 266,508,418 950,872 16,998”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2023.

“On April 4, 2023, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC reported financial results for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022.

“On January 25, 2023, NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing our financial results for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022.”

Igor Levental departed as Director at NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

“On June 10, 2022, Mr. Igor Levental, a Director of NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (the “Company”), died suddenly and unexpectedly.”

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