NOVAGOLD is a well-financed precious metals company focused on the development of its 50%-owned, federally permitted Donlin Gold project in Alaska, one of the safest mining jurisdictions in the world. NOVAGOLD and its Donlin Gold Partner, Barrick Gold bring strength and expertise to the project and continue to focus on optimization efforts and community outreach. The Donlin Gold project is a uniquely attractive asset which in terms of size, grade, exploration potential, production profile, mine life, and jurisdictional safety is regarded to be one of the largest, highest-grade, and most prospective known open pit gold deposits in the world.