Core Insights - The company is focused on advancing the Donlin Gold project, aiming for an updated feasibility study to facilitate a construction decision [3][6][37] - Significant community engagement and social responsibility initiatives have been undertaken, including educational support and environmental stewardship [2][5][12][13] - The financial results for the second quarter of 2024 show a net loss of $13.7 million, a decrease from the previous year, attributed to lower field expenses and increased interest income [19][40] Financial Performance - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2024, were $7.6 million, compared to $5.5 million in the same period of 2023 [19] - The share of losses from Donlin Gold was $3.99 million for the second quarter of 2024, down from $7.54 million in the same quarter of 2023 [19] - The total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were $11.59 million, a decrease from $13.08 million in the same period of 2023 [19] Project Development - The company has made progress in metallurgical test work and regional infrastructure planning to support the Donlin Gold project [7][30] - An additional Shared Values Statement was finalized, increasing the total to 17, reflecting ongoing community engagement [2][4] - The company is actively involved in monitoring salmon populations and has initiated a juvenile salmon monitoring project in collaboration with local tribes [12][31] Community Engagement - The company participated in the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association conference, focusing on revenue sharing and rural opportunities [2][31] - Donlin Gold has sponsored various educational initiatives, including a college and career fair, and supported suicide prevention efforts in local communities [13][31] - The company has received support from U.S. Senators and Representatives, highlighting the project's importance for economic development in Alaska [2][11] Regulatory and Permitting Efforts - The company is committed to defending its permits against appeals and has successfully navigated previous legal challenges [14][15][36] - Ongoing work on the Dam Safety Certification is progressing, with preliminary design packages submitted [34] - The company continues to engage with federal and state agencies to secure necessary permits for project advancement [36]

Core Insights - NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. reported its 2024 second quarter financial results and provided an update on the Donlin Gold project, emphasizing ongoing technical work, community engagement, and social outreach efforts [1][11]. Milestones Achieved - Significant milestones in education, health and safety, cultural preservation, and environmental initiatives were achieved in collaboration with local corporations [2][3]. - An additional Shared Values Statement was finalized, increasing the total to 17, reflecting the company's commitment to community engagement [21]. Financial Performance - In the second quarter of 2024, the net loss decreased to $13.7 million from $14.6 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower field expenses and increased interest income [14]. - General and administrative expenses rose to $7.6 million in Q2 2024 from $5.5 million in Q2 2023, driven by higher employee compensation and professional fees [13][14]. Project Development - Donlin Gold holds approximately 39 million ounces of gold with a grade of 2.24 grams per tonne in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources [11][32]. - The project is positioned to produce an average of approximately one million ounces of gold over a 27-year mine life [32]. Community Engagement - The company actively participated in community events, including sponsoring educational initiatives and engaging with local stakeholders to support the project [3][36]. - Ongoing collaboration with Alaska Native Corporations and government officials has reinforced the project's social license and community support [5][22]. Environmental Initiatives - Donlin Gold continues to support environmental initiatives, including the "Clean-Up Green-Up" program, which assists 47 communities in the Y-K region [8][23]. - The company is focused on monitoring salmon populations and enhancing their health in collaboration with local tribes [53]. Legal and Permitting Updates - All permit appeals for Donlin Gold have been unsuccessful to date, highlighting the importance of thorough permitting processes [9]. - Ongoing legal challenges include an appeal regarding the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's decision on water quality certification, with oral arguments scheduled for August 30, 2024 [10][38]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates expenditures of approximately $31.2 million in fiscal year 2024, with $14.25 million allocated for the Donlin Gold project [15]. - The next critical step is to update the feasibility study to position Donlin Gold favorably for a construction decision [20].

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended May 31, 2024, detailing a net loss of $24.0 million, total assets of $121.6 million, and an equity deficit of $27.5 million [Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Balance%20Sheets) As of May 31, 2024, total assets decreased to $121.6 million, total liabilities increased to $149.0 million, and the equity deficit widened to $27.5 million Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | May 31, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $52,568 | $45,749 | | Term deposits | $60,000 | $80,000 | | Total current assets | $113,945 | $127,219 | | Total assets | $121,577 | $133,290 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $3,891 | $3,906 | | Promissory note | $144,047 | $136,748 | | Total liabilities | $149,049 | $141,513 | | Total equity (deficit) | ($27,472) | ($8,223) | [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statements%20of%20Loss%20and%20Comprehensive%20Loss) For the six months ended May 31, 2024, the company reported a net loss of $24.0 million, a decrease from $25.3 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower equity losses from the Donlin Gold project Statement of Loss Highlights (in thousands) | Statement of Loss Highlights (in thousands) | Six Months Ended May 31, 2024 | Six Months Ended May 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | General and administrative | $13,862 | $11,142 | | Equity loss – Donlin Gold | $6,951 | $12,018 | | Loss from operations | ($20,813) | ($23,160) | | Interest expense on promissory note | ($7,299) | ($6,156) | | Interest and dividend income | $3,071 | $2,679 | | **Net loss** | **($24,018)** | **($25,308)** | | **Net loss per share** | **($0.07)** | **($0.08)** | [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the six months ended May 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $6.6 million, while investing activities provided $13.4 million, leading to a $6.8 million increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow Highlights (in thousands) | Cash Flow Highlights (in thousands) | Six Months Ended May 31, 2024 | Six Months Ended May 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | ($6,570) | ($4,662) | | Funding of Donlin Gold | ($7,334) | ($12,772) | | Net proceeds from term deposits | $20,000 | $0 | | Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities | $13,409 | ($12,230) | | **Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents** | **$6,819** | **($16,928)** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Financial%20Statements) This section clarifies that NOVAGOLD's principal asset is a 50% interest in the Donlin Gold project, detailing its equity method investment, a significant promissory note to Barrick, and share-based compensation - The company's principal asset is a **50% interest** in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, a joint venture with Barrick Gold Corporation[29](index=29&type=chunk) Change in Investment in Donlin Gold (in thousands) | Change in Investment in Donlin Gold (in thousands) | Six Months Ended May 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | | Balance – beginning of period | $3,071 | | Share of losses | ($6,951) | | Funding | $7,334 | | **Balance – end of period** | **$3,454** | - A promissory note payable to Barrick totals **$144.0 million** as of May 31, 2024, accruing interest at U.S. prime plus 2% and repayable from **85%** of future mine production revenue[42](index=42&type=chunk)[47](index=47&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=17&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the Donlin Gold project's advancement, including Q2 2024 activities and stakeholder engagement, noting a lower net loss due to reduced field expenses and sufficient liquidity for at least three years [Donlin Gold Project Update](index=17&type=section&id=Donlin%20Gold%20Project%20Update) Key activities at the Donlin Gold project in Q2 2024 included resource modeling, metallurgical testing, water model updates, and infrastructure planning, with the company's funding share at $7.3 million for the first six months - Key activities in Q2 2024 included ongoing resource modeling, metallurgical test work for flowsheet optimization, updating water models, and advancing regional infrastructure planning[65](index=65&type=chunk) - NOVAGOLD's funding share for the Donlin Gold project was **$7.334 million** for the first six months of 2024, with a full-year budget of **$14.250 million**[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Stakeholder Engagement and Permitting](index=18&type=section&id=Stakeholder%20Engagement%20and%20Permitting) The company maintained strong stakeholder relations, finalizing a 17th Shared Values Statement, while actively defending its permits against ongoing legal challenges in Alaska and Federal courts with oral arguments scheduled for mid-to-late 2024 - A **17th Shared Values Statement** was finalized with a Y-K region community, formalizing engagement on local issues[73](index=73&type=chunk) - The company is actively defending its permits in multiple legal proceedings, including appeals of the Clean Water Act certification, state water rights, and the Federal Joint Record of Decision, with oral arguments scheduled for July and August 2024[79](index=79&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk)[86](index=86&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) [Financial Results and Liquidity](index=19&type=section&id=Financial%20Results%20and%20Liquidity) The net loss for Q2 2024 decreased by $0.9 million due to lower field expenses, and the company maintains a strong liquidity position of $112.6 million, sufficient for at least the next three years - The decrease in net loss for Q2 and the first six months of 2024 was primarily due to lower field expenses at Donlin Gold, increased interest income, and gains on marketable securities[89](index=89&type=chunk) Financial Position Highlights (in thousands) | Financial Position Highlights | As of May 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $52,568 thousand | | Term deposits | $60,000 thousand | | Promissory note payable to Barrick | $144,047 thousand | - Anticipated expenditures for fiscal year 2024 are approximately **$31.2 million**, including **$14.25 million** for Donlin Gold funding and **$16.95 million** for general and administrative costs[92](index=92&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=21&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company's financial instruments are exposed to credit risk, concentrated in cash and term deposits, and interest rate risk from its variable-rate promissory note tied to the U.S. prime rate - A **1% change** in the U.S. prime rate would result in an approximate **$1.44 million** change in the annual interest accrued on the promissory note payable to Barrick[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=21&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of May 31, 2024, management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective, with no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective for timely and accurate SEC reporting[102](index=102&type=chunk) PART II - OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings & Risk Factors](index=22&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings%20%26%20Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company reports no material current, pending, or threatened litigation and no material changes to previously disclosed risk factors from its Annual Report on Form 10-K - The company is not aware of any material current, pending, or threatened litigation[106](index=106&type=chunk) - There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2023[106](index=106&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=22&type=section&id=Items%202,%203,%204,%205,%20and%206) This section confirms no unregistered sales of equity securities, no defaults upon senior securities, and no applicable mine safety disclosures, with no other material information reported - The company reports no activity under Item 2 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities), Item 3 (Defaults Upon Senior Securities), Item 4 (Mine Safety Disclosures), or Item 5 (Other Information)[107](index=107&type=chunk)[108](index=108&type=chunk)[109](index=109&type=chunk)

Company Overview - NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. is focused on the development of the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is one of the largest and highest-grade open-pit gold deposits globally, with approximately 39 million ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories [7] - The Donlin Gold project has Proven Reserves of approximately 8 million tonnes grading 2.32 g/t and Probable Reserves of approximately 497 million tonnes grading 2.08 g/t [1] Management Changes - Peter Adamek has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 15, 2024, following the retirement of long-serving CFO David Ottewell [2][6] - David Ottewell will assist in the transition until his retirement date, having contributed significantly to the company's finance strategy and team development over the past 12 years [6] Project Development - The Donlin Gold project is expected to produce over one million ounces of gold annually over a 27-year mine life once in production [7] - Current activities at the Donlin Gold project include state permitting, engineering studies, community outreach, and workforce development in preparation for construction and operation [7] Financial Position - NOVAGOLD is well-financed and positioned to fund its share of permitting and advancement efforts at the Donlin Gold project [7]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. ("NOVAGOLD" or the "Company") (NYSE American, TSX: NG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Adamek as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company effective July 15, 2024. The appointment of Mr. Adamek comes following the retirement of NOVAGOLD's long-serving CFO, David Ottewell, capping off a successful career in the mining sector. Mr. Ottewell will stay on until July 15, 2024 to ensure a se ...

During the webcast, NOVAGOLD's President and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Lang; and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Ottewell, will provide a summary of the company's second quarter financial results and an update on the Donlin Gold project. | --- | --- | |-------------------------|------------------------------------| | | | | Video Webcast: | www.novagold.com/investors/events/ | | North American callers: | 1-844-763-8274 | | International callers: | 1-647-484-8814 | Mélanie Hennessey Vice ...

During the webcast, NOVAGOLD's President and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Lang; and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Ottewell, will provide a summary of the company's second quarter financial results and an update on the Donlin Gold project. The video webcast and conference call-in details are provided below. The webcast will be archived on NOVAGOLD's website for one year. For a transcript of the call, please see https://www.novagold.com/investors/presentations/ to download or email info@n ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. ("NOVAGOLD" or the "Company") (NYSE American, TSX: NG) is pleased to announce the detailed voting results on the items of business considered at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 16, 2024 (the "Meeting"). All proposals were approved and all ten director nominees were elected. A total of 270,432,207or 80.87% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares were represented at the Meeting. Shareholder Enga ...

NOVAGOLD's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") will be held virtually on May 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. PSTShareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting and vote, and submit questions either during the webcast or in advance by emailFollowing the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan and President and CEO Greg Lang will host a virtual presentation centered on the Donlin Gold project, a premier Tier 1 gold development project1 VANCOUVER, British Columbia ...

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