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NYSE: NG NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC 8-K

NovaGold reports $370M cash, $26M Q2 loss as Donlin Gold feasibility study advances

Filed June 24, 2026 · Period ending June 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Cash position declined to $370.2M from $392.5M prior quarter as company spent $22.7M operationally—$16.3M funding its 60% share of Donlin Gold feasibility work and $6.4M on corporate costs. Net loss of $25.5M ($0.06/share) reflects development-stage status with no production revenue.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Bankable Feasibility Study progressing on schedule under Fluor's leadership with specialist contractors advancing critical infrastructure including power plant, natural gas pipeline, and processing facilities. BFS targeted for 2027 completion ahead of construction decision.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in June on Clean Water Act Section 401 certification challenge—the sole remaining legal challenge to state permits. Decision pending; all permits remain in effect during legal proceedings.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 spending guidance of $98.5M total ($78.8M for Donlin Gold, $19.7M corporate). Management stated current cash fully funds BFS completion and Barrick note prepayment option, but expects to raise additional capital for future detailed engineering work.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

NovaGold reported Q2 2026 results showing continued cash consumption as the company advances its flagship Donlin Gold project through feasibility studies. The $22.3M quarterly cash decline ($392.5M to $370.2M) reflects planned spending on engineering work and corporate overhead, with no offsetting revenue as the project remains years from production.

The $25.5M net loss is consistent with development-stage operations. The key operational milestone is steady progress on the Bankable Feasibility Study under Fluor's management, with multiple specialist contractors advancing critical infrastructure designs.

Completion in 2027 would position the joint venture (50% Barrick Gold, 50% NovaGold-affiliated entities) for a construction decision on what management describes as America's largest planned gold mine. The pending Alaska Supreme Court decision on water quality certification represents the final state permit challenge—an outcome favoring the project would remove regulatory uncertainty, while an adverse ruling could require permit modifications or appeals. Management's acknowledgment that additional capital will be needed beyond current cash reserves signals likely equity dilution ahead, though timing remains unspecified. Investors should monitor the Supreme Court decision, BFS progress toward 2027 delivery, and any capital raise announcements as the three near-term catalysts for this pre-production story.

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Event · Exhibit 99.1

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Added Community engagement activities low

Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →

In May, Donlin Gold conducted regional community and shareholder outreach to villages along the Kuskokwim River — with visits to 11 Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) communities, alongside Calista and TKC, to support continued dialogue and relationship building.

During Q2 2026, Donlin Gold conducted extensive stakeholder engagement including visits to 11 Yukon-Kuskokwim communities in May alongside Native Corporation landowners Calista and TKC. The company also participated in legislative events, held subsistence committee meetings, and supported regional cultural, educational, and environmental programs. These efforts reflect ongoing relationship-building with local communities as the project advances toward development.

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