Ms. Melanie Hennessey reports

SAVE THE DATE: NOVAGOLD 2025 YEAR-END REPORT, CONFERENCE CALL AND VIDEO WEBCAST

Novagold Resources Inc. will release its 2025 year-end report before the market open on Jan. 22, 2026, followed by a conference call and video webcast to discuss the results at 8 a.m. PT (9 a.m. MT) (11 a.m. ET).

During the webcast, Novagold's chairman, Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, and its president and chief executive officer, Greg Lang, will provide a comprehensive update on the company's 2025 activities, including advancement toward the bankable feasibility study, the 2025 Donlin gold drill program, community outreach and environmental initiatives. Additionally, Peter Adamek, vice-president and chief financial officer, will present a summary of Novagold's year-end financial results.

Questions may be submitted prior to the call at info@novagold.com. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the webcast following the presentation.

The video webcast and conference call-in details are provided below.

Video webcast:  company website

North American callers:  1-833-752-3655

International callers:  1-647-846-8520

The webcast will be archived on Novagold's website for one year. For a transcript of the call, please see the company's website to download or e-mail info@novagold.com.