Donlin Gold Average Grade¹

2.24^G/T

World Average Grade²

1.12^G/T

1. Donlin Gold data as per the second updated feasibility study effective November 18, 2011, as amended January 20, 2012. Represents measured and indicated resources which are inclusive of proven and probable reserves.
2. 2017 average grade of open-pit and underground deposits with gold as primary commodity and over 1 Moz in measured and indicated resources, sourced from SNL Metals & Mining.

1. Donlin Gold project estimates as per the second updated feasibility study effective November 18, 2011 and amended January 20, 2012.  Represents 100% of measured and indicated resources, of which NOVAGOLD’s share represents 50%.  Measured and indicated resources are inclusive of proven and probable reserves.  Measured resources total 8M tonnes grading 2.52 g/t Au, and indicated resources total 534M tonnes grading 2.24 g/t Au.  Proven reserves total 8M tonnes grading 2.32 g/t Au, and probable reserves total 497M tonnes grading 2.08 g/t Au. See “Cautionary Note Concerning Reserve & Resource Estimates” and “Reserve/Resource Table” here.

Life of Mine Agreements with Alaska Native Corporations

“Today is a big day for the Donlin Mine project. The ROD and permits are just the beginning…The Kuskokwim Corporation is not only the surface owner, but a partner in the environmental and permitting process with Donlin Gold and the various government agencies overseeing this project. Together we have gone above and beyond the minimum state and federal requirements to ensure this project protects our lands while economically benefitting our Shareholders and region for generations to come.”

Maver Carey
former President & CEO,
The Kuskokwim Corporation

“Calista continues over 40 years of taking an active and hands-on approach to the Donlin Gold project… the project represents a significant and positive opportunity for our region and shareholders. One of our duties as a Native Corporation is to responsibly develop the land. The original Calista board, and other early regional leaders, selected this land as part of ANCSA to provide economic opportunities for our region while safeguarding our resources for future generations.”

Andrew Guy
President & CEO,
Calista Corporation

DONLIN GOLD is a very rare 39 million¹ ounce deposit located in Alaska – a safe jurisdiction and the second largest gold producing U.S. State.

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1. Donlin Gold project estimates as per the second updated feasibility study effective November 18, 2011 and amended January 20, 2012.  Represents 100% of measured and indicated resources, of which NOVAGOLD’s share represents 50%.  Measured and indicated resources are inclusive of proven and probable reserves.  Measured resources total 8M tonnes grading 2.52 g/t Au, and indicated resources total 534M tonnes grading 2.24 g/t Au.  Proven reserves total 8M tonnes grading 2.32 g/t Au, and probable reserves total 497M tonnes grading 2.08 g/t Au. See “Cautionary Note Concerning Reserve & Resource Estimates” and “Reserve/Resource Table” here.

1.1 Moz¹

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Donlin Gold's projected life of mine annual production

0.3 Moz

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North and South American gold-focused development projects average annual production

Donlin Gold's size, grade, and 27-year projected production profile clearly distinguishes it from its peers

1. Projected annual gold production during full life of mine. Donlin Gold data as per the second updated feasibility study effective November 18, 2011, as amended January 20, 2012. Represents 100% of production of which NOVAGOLD’s share is 50%. Peer group data as per latest company documents, public filings and websites. Comparison group of 17 projects based on large (2Moz P&P cut off), North/South American gold-focused development projects.