NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC 8-K

What Happened

• NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. announced on May 13, 2026 that it has published its 2025 Sustainability Report and issued a related press release. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the company's Form 8-K and the full report is available on NOVAGOLD’s website (www.novagold.com). The company states the press release information is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Press release dated May 13, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• NOVAGOLD’s 2025 Sustainability Report is available online at www.novagold.com.
• The disclosure was made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure); the company notes the furnished material is not incorporated by reference into registration statements unless explicitly stated.
• The filing includes an Inline XBRL cover page note (104 Cover Page Interactive Data File).

Why It Matters

• The publication gives investors and stakeholders access to NOVAGOLD’s latest sustainability and ESG information, allowing review of the company’s environmental, social and governance practices and progress.
• Because the announcement was made under Regulation FD and furnished via an 8-K, the information was distributed publicly to ensure fair access; however, the company clarifies the press release is furnished (not “filed”) and generally is not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.