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NOVAGOLD Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Donlin Gold Completes Its Successful, COVID-Free 2020 Drill Program

with Outstanding Assay Results

Higher Drilled Grade-Thickness than Predicted by Previous Modelling and New High-

Grade Extensions Identified, Including Near Surface

Community Engagement is Further Strengthened in Response to the Global Pandemic

NOVAGOLD Has Strong $114 Million Treasury with a Further $75 Million Due in July

2021

 The Donlin Gold project (“Donlin Gold” or the “project”) reported the remaining assay results for the 85 -

hole 23,361-meter drill program1, which demonstrated higher drilled grade-thickness results than predicted

by previous modeling, enabling an improved interpretation of gold mineralization controls

 Following on from this success, additional confirmation and extension drilling are being planned for the

upcoming field season. It is anticipated that, on the completion of the 2021 drilling program and a geologic

model update, subject to a formal decision by the Donlin Gold LLC Board, the focus will then shift to

updating the feasibility study

 With key Federal and State permits in hand, Donlin Gold successfully advanced additional State permits

 Donlin Gold, together with its Alaska Native Corporation partners, Calista Corporation (“Calista”) and The

Kuskokwim Corporation (“TKC”), continued to carry out broad outreach programs in support of local

communities as the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic continued to be felt in Alaska

 NOVAGOLD continues to maintain a strong treasury with $1 14.2 million in cash and term deposits as of

February 28, 2021, plus receivables from Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”) amounting to $75 million due

in July 2021 and an additional $25 million due in July 2023

March 31, 2021 - Vancouver, British Columbia – NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the

Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2021 first-quarter financial results and an update on its

Tier One2 gold development project Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold (“Barrick”).

Details of the financial results for the quarter ended February 28, 2021 are presented in the consolidated

financial statements and annual report filed March 31, 2021 on Form 10-Q with the SEC that is available on the

Company’s website at www.novagold.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All

amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated and all mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates are

shown on a 100% project basis.

NOVAGOLD and Barrick, through a joint release issued on March 25, 20213, reported the last set of assay

results from the successful 2020 drill program at Donlin Gold:

1 See NOVAGOLD media release dated March 25, 2021, “Donlin Gold Announces Assay Results from the Remaining 30 Percent of the

2020 Drill Program”.

2 NOVAGOLD defines a Tier One gold development project as one with a projected production life of at least 10 years, annual projected

production of at least 500,000 ounces of gold, and average projected cash costs over the production life that are in the lower half of the

industry cost curve.

3 See Footnote 1.

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 The 85-hole drill program, totaling 23,361 meters in the proposed ACMA and Lewis pit areas, was

successfully carried out in order to further increase confidence in recent geologic modeling

concepts.

 Results in both the ACMA and Lewis deposit areas exceeded the previously modeled grade-

thickness, with higher grades observed over narrower intervals, particularly in sedimentary rocks.

 Data collected has resulted in an improved appreciation of the controls on mineralization.

 With extensive communication and the application of health and safety protocols, there were zero

COVID-19 cases at the project site and no Lost-Time Incidents.

 Ten of the top intervals for the 2020 drill program were contained in the Donlin Gold joint media

release issued subsequent to quarter-end4:

 DC20-1937 intersected 103.88 m grading 6.1 g/t gold, starting at 390.19 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 22.15 m grading 12.5 g/t, starting at 459.17 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1871 intersected 41.91 m grading 11.61 g/t gold, starting at 30.35 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1903 intersected 8.14 m grading 45.3 g/t gold, starting at 99.39 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 6.84 m grading 52.1 g/t gold, starting at 99.39 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1877 intersected 4.17 m grading 80.6 g/t gold, starting at 123.48 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 3.15 m grading 106.2 g/t gold, starting at 124.50 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1888 intersected 6.93 m grading 43.1 g/t gold, starting at 178.58 m drilled

depth, including a sub interval of 3.25 m grading 90.5 g/t gold, starting at 180.26 m drilled

depth;

 DC20-1912 intersected 37.30 m grading 7.0 g/t gold, starting at 249.70 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 3.30 m grading 24.5 g/t gold, starting at 251.70 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1930 intersected 51.15 m grading 4.6 g/t gold, starting at 148.85 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 7.60 m grading 12.4 g/t gold, starting at 182.40 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1866 intersected 45.91 m grading 5.03 g/t gold, starting at 35.39 m drilled depth;

23.36 m grading 4.15 g/t gold, starting at 108.30 m drilled depth; and 30.28 m grading 4.20

g/t gold, starting at 226.53 m drilled depth;

 DC20-1932 intersected 47.66 m grading 4.8 g/t gold, starting at 101.62 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 4.00 m grading 19.5 g/t gold, starting at 143.28 m drilled

depth; and,

 DC20-1878 intersected 19.77 m grading 11.3 g/t gold, starting at 48.86 m drilled depth,

including a sub interval of 7.00 m grading 25.2 g/t gold, starting at 54.86 m drilled depth.

 The Board of Donlin Gold is considering additional confirmation and extension drilling in 2021 to

expand upon recently obtained information into the continuity and structural controls of the

higher-grade mineralization, which will be incorporated into the geological model.

4 Drill intercepts disclosed in the March 25, 2021 media release “Donlin Gold 2020 Announces Assay Results from the Remaining 30 Percent

of the 2020 Drill Program” https://www.novagold.com/_resources/news/2021-03-25.pdf. Significant intervals represent drilled intervals and

not necessarily true thickness of mineralization. Mineralized intervals meet or exceed 3 meters in length above 1 g/t. A maximum of 4 meters

of continuous dilution (< 1 g/t) is permitted. g/t = grams per tonne; m = meters.

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In the first quarter 2021, the following milestones were achieved:

 Donlin Gold, together with Calista and TKC, continued their long-standing community engagement during

the quarter:

 In partnership with TKC, the Village of Crooked Creek, and Napaimute Tribe, Donlin Gold was

again the lead sponsor of a project to construct and maintain the upper portions of a

200-mile ice road on the Kuskokwim River.

 In mid-January, the Middle Kuskokwim village of Tuluksak with a population of approximately

370 had its water supply plant destroyed by fire, creating a health and safety crisis for the

community. In the days following, Donlin Gold and several other community organizations,

companies, and individuals stepped in to assist in the effort, providing drinking water, buckets

for carrying and storing water, sanitary wipes, diapers, and other health supplies.

 As part of Donlin Gold’s ongoing community engagement efforts, Friendship Agreements

have been approved and signed by six communities (Akiak, Sleetmute, Napaimute, Crooked

Creek, Napaskiak, and Nikolai) in the project’s region. These agreements with Donlin Gold

expand upon the long-term relationships already established with these communities and

address specific community needs such as water, sewer, and landfill projects; the ice road that

connects remote villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) region during winter; salmon studies;

and suicide prevention programs.

 With key Federal and State permits in hand, Donlin Gold advanced additional State permits:

 In November 2020, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) published an initial

public notice for comment on Donlin Gold’s 12 applications for water rights for the mine site

and transportation facilities, which closed on December 15, 2020. Water rights are for local

surface water sources and groundwater to be used for process water, dust control, fire

protection, and potable water. In March 2021, ADNR introduced a second two-week public

notice period, which closed March 26, 2021. It is anticipated that the ADNR will issue final

decisions on the water rights applications in the first half of 2021.

 In April 2020, the ADNR’s Division of Oil and Gas agreed to reconsider its decision on the

State Right-of-Way (ROW) agreement and lease authorization for the buried natural gas

pipeline. Under the reconsideration, on September 10, 2020, the ADNR issued for additional

public comment a revised Consideration of Comments document. This document further

describes how the ADNR is considering previous public input that was solicited in the ROW

review, including how cumulative effects are addressed in the decision. The comment period

on the document ended on November 9, 2020. It is expected that the ADNR will re-issue the

ROW agreement and lease authorization in the first half of 2021.

 Donlin Gold, working with its Native Corporation partners, continues to support the State of

Alaska to advance other permits and certificates needed for the project.

President’s Message

Donlin Gold and Alaskan resilience

As spring arrives and many of us note the anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we all reflect on the

past year and the challenges that affected our families, our communities, and our organizations. I am proud of

the accomplishments of the NOVAGOLD, Barrick and Donlin Gold teams in executing the 2020 drill program

while remaining ever-mindful of the risk posed by COVID-19 and adhering to the stricter health protocols put

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in place in our workplaces in response. By far, our most important objective in 2020 was to protect the health

and safety of our workforce, contractors, and partners. Despite the added challenge of navigating a pandemic,

all Donlin Gold 2020 drill program objectives were achieved and accomplished with zero COVID-19 cases on

site and no Lost-Time Incidents.

By working closely with our partners at Barrick and our Alaska Native Corporation partners, Calista and TKC,

we strengthened and deepened our relationships with local communities. The past year has reminded all of us

at NOVAGOLD of the tenacity, resilience, and flexibility of our partners and our team. I extend my most sincere

appreciation to Donlin Gold, its workforce, as well as Calista and TKC for their dedication to the highest

standards of safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

The State of Alaska is a leader among the United States in COVID-19 vaccination availability, with Governor

Dunleavy announcing in early March that vaccinations are now available to everyone aged 16 and older living

and working in Alaska. The success of the vaccination campaign in the Y-K region can be credited in large part

to the leadership of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) and Native health partners, who made

access to the vaccines at grocery stores possible without appointment, thereby removing a barrier for those

who did not want to go to the hospital or did not have transportation. In addition, the YKHC made home visits

to serve as an extension of the distribution network among village medical clinics. By February, the Y-K Delta

became one of the Nation’s leaders in COVID-19 vaccination. This achievement bodes well for an eventual

return to something close to normal life within the Y-K region where the Donlin Gold project is located.

Donlin Gold drill program and value

The hard work of the past year and first quarter of 2021 also yielded valuable results in the form of generating

additional detailed information about the deposit. We are proud of the fact that, despite the global pandemic,

we were able to carry out the largest drill program at Donlin Gold since 2008. We did so with extensive

communication and application of strict health and safety protocols, resulting in zero COVID-19 cases at the

project site and no Lost-Time Incidents. The knowledge we gained was enormous. We were gratified by the

fact that drilled grade-thicknesses within both ACMA and Lewis deposits exceeded those predicted by

previous modeling, with higher grades observed over narrower intervals, particularly in sedimentary rocks.

These have bolstered our confidence in Donlin Gold’s recent geologic modeling concepts developed jointly by

the Barrick and NOVAGOLD teams. We also encountered multiple high-grade extensions in both the intrusive

(igneous) and sedimentary rocks, including near surface. One such near surface hit in drill hole DC20-1938

intersected 17.96 m grading 10.5 g/t gold. While impressive in its own right, this intercept included a

sub-interval of 3.96 m grading 28.0 g/t gold starting at 1.83 m drilled depth5. The exceptional results Donlin

Gold has received, from the outset right up to the latest set of results, is indicative of the extraordinary nature

of this deposit.

Now, equipped with outstanding assay results from the 2020 drill program, we are well positioned to update

our geologic model. and follow up on new targets. Additional confirmation and extension drilling is being

planned for the 2021 field season after which it is anticipated that, on the completion of the updated geologic

model and, subject to a formal decision by the Donlin Gold LLC Board, the focus will then shift to updating the

feasibility study.

5 Drill intercept disclosed in the March 25, 2021 media release “Donlin Gold 2020 Announces Assay Results from the Remaining 30 Percent

of the 2020 Drill Program” https://www.novagold.com/_resources/news/2021-03-25.pdf. Significant intervals represent drilled intervals and

not necessarily true thickness of mineralization. Mineralized intervals meet or exceed 3 meters in length above 1 g/t. A maximum of 4 meters

of continuous dilution (< 1 g/t) is permitted. g/t = grams per tonne; m = meters.

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With approximately 39 million ounces of gold in measured and indicated mineral resources grading

2.24 grams per tonne6, Donlin Gold is indeed rare, particularly given that no new major gold discoveries have

been made in the past four years. Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly, Donlin Gold’s grade, which is

twice the industry average7, is simply incredible. Size and grade are not the only attributes that make Donlin

Gold unique. The project has tremendous exploration potential, especially considering that its gold

endowment is contained within only three kilometers of an eight-kilometer mineralized belt, itself limited to a

mere five percent of the property.

Discussion of Donlin Gold’s unique status would not be complete without special recognition of the fact that it

is located in Alaska, a Tier One jurisdiction8. In an environment in which governments can either physically or,

through legislation or other means, effectively seize an asset, we are grateful that Donlin Gold is located in

Alaska where there is a time-tested culture of support and respect for responsible and sustainable mine

development. And in that regard, we are confident that NOVAGOLD’s seasoned management team, which has

worked together since 2012, supported by its well-developed partnership with Barrick as well as Native

Corporations, can advance this unique project up the value chain in a technically advanced, safe, as well as

environmentally and socially responsible manner. Therefore, it is not surprising that NOVAGOLD has become a

go-to investment for some of the wisest investors in the space.

Building better through community partnerships

Donlin Gold is fortunate to have time-tested partnerships with Calista and TKC, owners of the mineral and

surface rights, respectively. The project’s location on private land specially designated for mining activities

through the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is a key attribute that distinguishes it from most other

mining assets in Alaska. Our commitment to meaningful tribal consultation throughout project development

and permitting has been tested over decades of reliable and dependable engagement with the community.

We are proud to provide significant economic and social benefits to the Y-K region.

In the first quarter of 2021, Donlin Gold continued outreach activities in support of local communities. These

were carried out in strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. In partnership with TKC, the village of Crooked

Creek, and Napaimute Tribe, Donlin Gold was the lead sponsor of a project to construct and maintain the

upper portions of an ice road on the Kuskokwim River and provide technical data to assist the road builder,

including aerial photographs and ice measurements along the river. The work done on the ice road has greatly

improved safety and access to nearby communities for residents in remote locations. At its completion in

February 2021, the Kuskokwim ice road was approximately 200 miles long.

In mid-January, the village of Tuluksak with a population of about 370 in the Middle Kuskokwim region had its

“washeteria” water purification plant destroyed by fire, creating a health and safety crisis for the community.

As neighbors of the villages in the Y-K region and as a team largely made up of people from the area, Donlin

Gold strives to aid communities with support and resources, particularly when health and safety are of

concern. Donlin Gold worked closely with the Tuluksak Tribal Administrator and the tribal council to assess

how Donlin Gold could best help and to coordinate support efforts. In the days following, Donlin Gold,

together with several other community organizations, companies, and individuals, stepped in to assist –

providing drinking water, buckets for carrying and storing water, sanitary wipes, diapers, and other health

6 Donlin Gold data as per the Donlin Gold FS (as defined herein). Donlin Gold measured resources of approximately 8 Mt grading 2.52 g/t

and indicated resources of approximately 534 Mt grading 2.24 g/t, each on a 100% basis and inclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources

have been estimated in accordance with NI 43-101.

7 2020 average grade of open pit and underground deposits with gold as primary commodity and over 1Moz in measured and indicated

resources is 1.12 g/t, sourced from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

8 NOVAGOLD considers Tier One jurisdictions to be any in the top 10 rank by the Investment Attractiveness Index in the Fraser I nstitute

Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2020. Alaska is ranked number 5.

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supplies. Donlin Gold team members traveled to Tuluksak via the ice road and delivered 100 five-gallon

reusable containers of water to be distributed to each household in the community. They also backhauled a

truck load of empty water bottles and brought them to Northern Air Cargo to be shipped to a recycling facility

in Anchorage. Shortly after the fire, Donlin Gold worked with Alaska Commercial Company and Fox Air in

Bethel to deliver to some 120 cases of water along with basic needs items, including paper towels, baby wipes,

hand sanitizer as well as liquid and bar soap to the village as quickly as possible. Donlin Gold also arranged for

DesertAir to donate a DC-3 flight directly from Anchorage to Tuluksak to bring a second delivery of water

tanks, containers, and pumps, including hose assemblies, totes for washing and bathing, scrub brushes for

cleaning, 50 more cases of water, and other supplies.

Six Friendship Agreements formalizing current engagement with key local Y-K region communities have been

finalized to date (Akiak, Sleetmute, Napaimute, Crooked Creek, Napaskiak, and Nikolai). These agreements

include educational, environmental, social and economic development initiatives to support the villages.

Additionally, Donlin Gold continued its long-term support of a team from the Y-K region for the annual Iron

Dog snowmobile race in February. Donlin Gold also worked with TKC, the State of Alaska and the Alaska

Native Tribal Health Consortium in an initiative to upgrade – as well as improve the health and safety

standards of – water and sewer services in Middle Kuskokwim area communities. These partnerships, activities,

and programs demonstrate NOVAGOLD’s, as well as Barrick’s, commitment to sustainable and responsible

development for the benefit of all stakeholders in the Y-K region.

Advancing permits and creating value

During the quarter, Donlin Gold continued to work with State agencies, in coordination with its Native

Corporation partners, to advance remaining permits and approvals needed for the project. The ADNR

published a public notice for comment on Donlin Gold’s 12 applications for water rights for the mine site and

transportation facilities, which closed on December 15, 2020. Water rights are for local surface water sources

and groundwater to be used for process water, dust control, fire protection and potable water. In the first

quarter, with Donlin Gold’s support, ADNR introduced a second two-week public notice period to address

concerns about the legal language used in the previous public notice as well as concerns about the public’s

ability to review the subject applications, which notice period closed on March 26. We anticipate ADNR will

issue final decisions on the water rights applications in the first half of 2021.

In April 2020, the ADNR’s Division of Oil and Gas agreed to reconsider its decision on the State ROW

agreement and lease authorization for the buried natural gas pipeline. Under the reconsideration, in

September 2020, the ADNR issued for additional public comment a revised Consideration of Comments

document. This document further illustrates how the ADNR is considering previous public input that was

solicited in the ROW review, including how cumulative effects are addressed in the decision. The comment

period ended on November 9, 2020 and we anticipate ADNR will re-issue the ROW agreement and lease

authorization in the first half of 2021.

My report would not be complete without a proper reference to NOVAGOLD’s strong financial position. As of

February 28, 2021, we had $114.2 million in cash and term deposits. In July 2021, we expect to receive an

additional $75 million from Newmont resulting from the sale of our 50% interest in the Galore Creek project in

2018. We expect our existing financial resources and future incoming payments to be sufficient for

NOVAGOLD to carry out its business without resorting to raising more capital until a construction decision.

I wish to thank the experienced team of professionals at NOVAGOLD, Donlin Gold and Barrick – as well as the

stellar 2020 drilling contractor teams. We are proud of your professionalism and unrelenting commitment to

safety, especially at a time when COVID-19 presented us with major challenges. I would also like to recognize

the importance of the great mutual support we have been experiencing with our Native Corporation partners,

Calista and TKC, particularly during the ongoing pandemic.

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As we move forward together, allow me once again to express sincere appreciation to my dedicated

colleagues on the NOVAGOLD Board for their unwavering support, keen engagement, and commitment to

best governance practices. It is a pleasure to serve with you. My gratitude also goes to the various State

agencies for their diligent and professional work and adherence to well-established regulatory procedures,

particularly during these challenging times.

Lastly, we are blessed to have a stellar group of long-term shareholders supporting the value of our strategy.

To all of our shareholders, including Paulson & Co., Fidelity Investments, BlackRock, the Saudi Public

Investment Fund, First Eagle, EXOR, and Van Eck, among others, NOVAGOLD is thankful for your continued

dedication, engagement, and encouragement. This is especially noteworthy during a global pandemic – a

result of our team’s flexibility and adaptability. The strong relationships that we enjoy with everyone from our

retail shareholders to our institutional shareholders were deepened, and many have added to their positions in

the past several months. NOVAGOLD will continue to apply its efforts to deliver on its strategy to increase

shareholder wealth in a safe and socially responsible manner. Best of health and safety to all.

Sincerely,

Gregory A. Lang

President & CEO

Financial Results

in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts

Three months ended

February 28, 2021

$

Three months ended

February 29, 2020

$

General and administrative expense (1) 5,329 4,714

Equity loss – Donlin Gold 1,968 1,568

Total operating expenses 7,297 6,282

Loss from operations (7,297) (6,282)

Interest expense on promissory note (1,434) (1,760)

Accretion of notes receivable 854 824

Other income (expense), net (79) 887

Income tax expense — (264)

Net loss (7,956) (6,595)

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted (0.02) (0.02)

At

February 28, 2021

$

At

November 30, 2020

$

Cash and term deposits 114,193 121,906

Total assets 218,040 224,441

Total liabilities 113,180 113,714

(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of $2,042 and $1,761 for the first quarter-ended February 28, 2021 and quarter-ended

February 29, 2020, respectively.

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For the first quarter ended February 28, 2021, NOVAGOLD’s share of Donlin Gold losses increased from

$1.6 million in 2020 to $1.9 million in 2021 due to the work in completing the 2020 drill program assays.

General and administrative expense increased from $4.7 million in 2020 to $5.3 million in 2021 primarily due

to higher share-based compensation costs, salaries, and legal fees.

In the first three months of 2021, total cash, cash equivalents and term deposits decreased by $7.7 million of

which $4.3 million was used in operating activities for administrative costs and working capital changes,

$2.9 million was used to fund Donlin Gold and $0.7 million related to withholding taxes paid on vested

performance share units (PSUs). Effects of exchange rate changes also increased cash by $0.3 million.

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations increased by $0.8 million, due to lower interest

income and higher general and administrative costs. Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities

included a $0.3 million increase in Donlin Gold funding due to the work in completing the 2020 drill program

assays. Term deposits were reduced by $10 million in the first quarter with the proceeds deposited in interest-

bearing savings accounts.

As of February 28, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $63.2 million and term deposits of $51.0 million.

In July 2021, we expect to receive $75 million from the first note receivable from Newmont in relation to the

2018 sale of our 50% interest in the Galore Creek project. The term deposits are denominated in U.S. dollars

and are held at Canadian chartered banks. Additional capital will be necessary if a decision to commence

engineering and construction is reached for the Donlin Gold project.

2021 Outlook

We continue to anticipate spending approximately $31 to $35 million in 2021, which includes $18 to

$22 million to fund our share of expenditures at the Donlin Gold project ($11 million for the 2021 drilling

program, camp improvements and studies; $7 million for permitting, community engagement and

administration; and an additional $4 million for other studies contingent upon mid-year approval by both

owners) and $13 million for corporate general and administrative costs.

NOVAGOLD’s primary goals in 2021 are to continue to advance the Donlin Gold project toward a construction

decision; maintain/increase support for Donlin Gold among the project’s stakeholders; promote a strong

safety, sustainability, and environmental culture; maintain a favorable reputation of NOVAGOLD, its

governance practices, and its project among shareholders; and manage the Company treasury effectively and

efficiently, including streamlining the corporate structure. Our operations primarily relate to the delivery of

project milestones, including the achievement of various technical, environmental, sustainable development,

economic and legal objectives, obtaining necessary permits, completion of feasibility studies, preparation of

engineering designs and the financing to fund these objectives.

Conference Call & Video Webcast Details

NOVAGOLD’s conference call and video webcast to discuss these results will take place April 1, 2021 at

8:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. ET). The video webcast and conference call-in details are provided below.

Video Webcast: http://services.choruscall.ca/links/novagold20210401.html

North American callers: 1-800-319-4610

International callers: 1-604-638-5340

Questions may be submitted prior to the call at [email protected]. There will also be an opportunity to ask

questions during the webcast following the presentation.