NOVAGOLD&#39;s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDTShareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting and vote, and submit

NOVAGOLD Announces Date of Its 2026 Virtual  Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

NOVAGOLD to Discuss Strategic Gold Position in Upcoming Meeting

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>NOVAGOLD&amp;#39;s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDTShareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting and vote, and submit</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>NOVAGOLD&#039;s upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting will center on gold&#039;s strategic value and the Donlin Gold project. Leadership will provide insights into the company&#039;s contributions to the gold sector and key catalysts for future growth, potentially influencing investor sentiment.</p>
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    <ul><li>NOVAGOLD&#039;s Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.</li><li>Chairman and CEO will discuss strategic gold investment and project updates.</li><li>Focus on Donlin Gold project, a long-life, federally permitted U.S. asset.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (NG)</strong>: Positive developments could enhance investor confidence and support share price.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>This news falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039; as it pertains to governance and strategic updates that could impact investor perception and company valuation. The AGM&#039;s focus on strategic assets underscores NOVAGOLD&#039;s role in the broader gold investment landscape.</p>
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    <ul><li>Expect increased investor interest in the Donlin Gold project post-meeting.</li><li>Positive commentary on gold could drive up NG&#039;s share price.</li><li>Shareholder engagement may indicate strong support for company strategies.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>AGM on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.</li><li>Discussion on the strategic value of gold investments.</li><li>Focus on the Donlin Gold project&#039;s potential and developments.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Buy NG ahead of the AGM, likely positive sentiment on gold assets.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><ul><li>NOVAGOLD's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT</li><li>Shareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting and vote, and submit questions either during the webcast or in advance by email</li><li>Following the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan and President and CEO Greg Lang will discuss the strategic case for gold and NOVAGOLD's role within the broader investment thesis, building on Dr. Kaplan's extensive commentary on gold as a strategic asset. They will also highlight the latest catalysts for the Donlin Gold project — a long-life, federally permitted U.S. asset with scale and extraordinary leverage to gold.<br></br></li></ul>  <p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May  01, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.</strong> ("NOVAGOLD" or "the Company") ((NYSE American, TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NG">NG</a>) will hold the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. EDT) ("the Meeting"). On this occasion, Shareholders will be asked to elect Directors for the ensuing year, appoint external auditors and authorize the Board, through the Audit Committee, to set their remuneration, and consider several ordinary resolutions relating to the Company's equity-based compensation plans, along with advisory votes on executive compensation and the frequency of future advisory votes. Following the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan will share his views on gold and the broader investment thesis. President and CEO Greg Lang will provide an overview and update of NOVAGOLD's 2025 achievements and key catalysts expected in 2026.</p>  <p><strong>NOVAGOLD VIRTUAL MEETING AND SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION</strong></p>  <p>The Meeting will be held virtually only. Shareholders may cast their vote in advance by proxy and participate from any geographic location. We believe holding the Meeting virtually will enhance Shareholder accessibility and help reduce the carbon footprint of our activities. Please refer to NOVAGOLD's Management Information Circular dated March 24, 2026, for detailed instructions on voting.</p>  <p>Shareholders may view a live webcast of the Meeting, and registered Shareholders as well as duly appointed proxyholders may submit questions digitally during the Meeting at: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5-xY_QEXfJTPa2y-QmEG5j6VOYtiBaEoJPsad4qfHNQ8RWL9Gcr7qLvd_3fgje10OgqRrylCUSUIHDGy1qnjPYZa7AtRT-HuY3b835FRXsji7WlULl3o4HZThxTT-ULrKk_3mtlJmb70JQ3ctdE18CviOJAU75AyXOO7F0813iA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NG2026</a>.</p>  <p>Questions may also be submitted to management and to the Board of Directors prior to the Meeting via email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=KG8Jmj01pA0-m77jP2saBsb2AOehN799gWUMwTbeQHXX121fs39YmWp2-SvEoEPMcaTDqpJUBAiggjf9OfncCOih0Dqc7Sex4awTRMk77js=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@novagold.com</a>. Shareholders are encouraged to log in to the Meeting 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Please be sure to have the 16-digit control number from your voting materials available when logging in to the Meeting.</p>  <p>Shareholders may contact Kingsdale Advisors, the Company's strategic advisor, by telephone at 1-866-228-8818 (toll-free in North America) or 1-416-623-2514 (text and call enabled outside North America), or by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=c8sT8nyVlXsT1btBCKtVssXWuJPrEjFinHNCCL_SPPuIxLuAHOeiIzKPKlKjN2ZyedD4OcVj3KKBMbOsFwjjS8tTq_crujDIfzlhnOPB-diO-aAxPfMlfM0Zdk5exbC-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com</a>. More information about the Meeting can be obtained by visiting <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YY2Mv-WBcxaOEazOVakeGCoxpT42Q-4ABQmhq2rdXwdLannANx7Bm_L5nj8j7aFRtBBcR3dglElP-BDnE_pbH8Qp5QncxQzpzvOAGku4bnY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.novagoldagm.com</a>.</p>  <p>NOVAGOLD's Management Information Circular dated March 24, 2026 and Annual Report to accompany the Management Information Circular are available on the Company's website, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YY2Mv-WBcxaOEazOVakeGD0mq0WbABpYCt43RVi5jGgd_2mQ9-puuTiA6I5sTHY5zX2RchnZyh2Jv1DWUeiNTaTaS4lNWdksKS4YjLd1Sem0fecpvNFikwO-S9DJzcuY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.novagold.com/investors/mic</a>, on SEDAR+ at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Ii6OVdzf860DAoVAFISgPGl8ITjjYUCpcYfaAhJUVZsH9SnJeuyLLQ32HVD39Tpnk6BLecnvsgKDUQx-5f-MwINDWxd9Hl1aGpdgl7Sfc2g=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sedarplus.ca</a>, and on EDGAR at <a href="http://www.sec.gov" title="www.sec.gov">www.sec.gov</a>.</p>  <p><strong>NOVAGOLD Contacts:</strong></p>  <p>Mélanie Hennessey <br></br>Vice President, Corporate Communications</p>  <p>Frank Gagnon<br></br>Manager, Investor Relations</p>  <p>604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227<br></br>www.novagold.com</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTcxMTY5MCM3NTc5MDEyIzIwMDgzMjc="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NjYyYzQ2YWMtNTNlZi00M2E1LTkzODYtYzUzNDBlYTFmMTkyLTEwMTk5MDAtMjAyNi0wNS0wMS1lbg==/tiny/NOVAGOLD-RESOURCES-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d0d86d39-79d9-43d5-b6c4-587b5276ae6c"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/d0d86d39-79d9-43d5-b6c4-587b5276ae6c/small/logo-tagline-novagold-web800-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="21" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

NOVAGOLD's upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting will center on gold's strategic value and the Donlin Gold project. Leadership will provide insights into the company's contributions to the gold sector and key catalysts for future growth, potentially influencing investor sentiment.

NOVAGOLD Announces Date of Its 2026 Virtual Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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