NovaGold fell 27% after a quarter in which one dated federal milestone landed on time. I tested the obvious suspects: the permits are held, the buyout vote is set, and the balance sheet is net cash. What the market is pricing is the $9.2 billion build — at $6.28 it values Donlin as if gold were about $2,700.
Novagold Resources NYSEAMERICAN: NG reported a wider fiscal 2026 third-quarter loss as spending increased for the Donlin Gold project's bankable feasibility study and for legal and professional work tied to its proposed acquisition of the remaining interest in the project.
Novagold Resources NYSEAMERICAN: NG said it expects to become the 100% owner of the Donlin Gold project following the anticipated completion of its acquisition of the Paulson companies' 40% interest in the Alaska asset.
Novagold Resources NYSEAMERICAN: NG said it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of the Donlin Gold project through an all-share transaction with Paulson's Donlin Gold Holdings, consolidating the Alaska gold project under a single U.S.-domiciled parent company.
NOVAGOLD is taking a major step toward simplifying the development of one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits, announcing Wednesday that it has reached definitive agreements to acquire Paulson Advisers LLC's remaining 40% interest in the Donlin Gold project in an all-share transaction.
NovaGold Resources was downgraded to Sell after a +200% rally between February and October 2025. The nearly -60% share price decline from March has convinced me to upgrade to Buy. Through share issuance, NG now has enough cash to repay a promissory note to Barrick, while fully funding exploration drilling and a bankable feasibility study from Fluor into next summer. Upside leverage to gold at $6 per NG share is far different than $10 or $14 for new investors.
NG earnings call highlights steady Donlin Gold progress, feasibility study on track for H1 2027, strong liquidity and rising development spending.
NovaGold offers significant leverage to gold via its 60% stake in the Donlin project, one of the world's largest, highest-grade undeveloped gold assets. NG trades at roughly 25 cents on the dollar of spot NPV, below the $10/share price paid by institutional investors in a recent $310 million placement. Permitting is largely complete, with state and federal approvals secured; the next major catalyst is the bankable feasibility study expected in early 2027.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 37.4% in Novagold (NG). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
NovaGold Resources is positioned to benefit from rising gold prices, supported by robust progress at its flagship Donlin Gold project. Rating upgraded from Hold to Buy. NG's 60% stake in Donlin Gold offers significant leverage, with an attributable NPV (5%) of $16.7–$20.2 billion versus a $4.45 billion market cap. Recent capital raises, favorable court rulings, and FAST-41 permitting streamline Donlin's path to construction in 2027 and commercial production by 2031.
Here is how Novagold (NG) and Coeur Mining (CDE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call June 25, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Gregory A. Lang - President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Melanie Hennessey - Vice President of Corporate Communications Peter Adamek - CFO & VP Thomas Scott Kaplan - Non-Independent Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants John Patrick O'Shea - Global Alliance Securities LLC Nicholas Giles - B.