NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC 8-K

What Happened NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. announced that Fluor Corporation was selected to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) as the engineering firm for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. The company issued a press release on January 8, 2026 (filed on Form 8-K on February 9, 2026) and furnished that release as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD.

Key Details

• Fluor Corporation selected to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska.
• Press release issued January 8, 2026 and furnished with the Form 8-K filed February 9, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• The press release title indicates coordination with Paulson (“NOVAGOLD & Paulson Select Fluor…”), and is available on NOVAGOLD’s website (www.novagold.com).
• Information furnished under Regulation FD is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into registration statements.

Why It Matters Selecting a lead engineering firm for a bankable feasibility study is a material project milestone: it advances technical work needed to evaluate economics, permits, and planning as Donlin Gold moves toward financing and development. For investors, this signals progress on de-risking and formalizing project plans, though the filing does not provide new financial results, timelines, cost estimates, or financing commitments.