Online Gold Drill Program Marks Significant Milestone

VANCOUVER, Novagold Resources Inc. reported on the 2025 Donlin Gold drill program, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of what is anticipated to be America’s largest gold mine. Additionally, the Company achieved two significant permitting milestones with the acceptance of Donlin Gold into the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41 program — an important step to ensure a transparent, accountable, and predictable process for conducting the supplemental environmental analysis requested by the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska — and a favorable ruling from the Alaska Supreme Court affirming both the project’s water rights and the Department of Natural Resources’ approval of the State ROW lease for the proposed 316-mile natural gas pipeline.
“To date, the drilling at Donlin has yielded terrific results,” said Greg Lang, President and CEO. “The 2025 drill program continues to exceed expectations and provide key data points for the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), which is expected to commence by the first quarter of 2026. With consistent high-grade intercepts, acceptance into the FAST-41 program, and a decisive legal win in Alaska, Donlin Gold is advancing with remarkable determination. These milestones not only validate the extraordinary quality of the asset and demonstrate the strength of our team, but also provide the momentum needed to support the next phase of development. The progress we have made — both technically and on the permitting front — positions Donlin Gold as a standout project in the global gold sector.”