NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC 8-K

What Happened
On March 12, 2026, NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. filed a Form 8-K (Regulation FD disclosure) announcing that NOVAGOLD, together with Paulson, has awarded engineering contracts to WSP, Worley Alaska, Inc., and Hatch Ltd. These contracts are intended to advance key infrastructure and unit operations work as part of the ongoing Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) update for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 (available on novagold.com); the release is furnished under Reg FD and is not being “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Filing date: March 12, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 7.01 furnished disclosure).
• Engineering firms awarded: WSP, Worley Alaska, Inc., and Hatch Ltd.
• Purpose: advance key infrastructure and unit operations work for the Donlin Gold Bankable Feasibility Study update.
• Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and posted on NOVAGOLD’s website; information is furnished (Reg FD), not filed.

Why It Matters
Awarding these engineering contracts is a concrete step in progressing the Donlin Gold BFS—an important milestone in moving the project toward potential development decisions. For investors, it signals active technical work and partnership coordination (NOVAGOLD with Paulson) but does not provide cost, schedule, or financing details. Watch for future updates from the company with BFS results, budgets, timetables, or material agreements, which would have clearer implications for project valuation and financing needs.