projects in the world today. Moreover, Their 50 percent-owned Galore Creek project has the potential to be Canada’s largest and lowest-cost copper mine. NOVAGOLD is in the enviable position of being well-funded with a cash balance of $130 million as of August 31, 2015, sufficient to take the Donlin Gold project through the permitting process and fulfill all of its current financial obligations.

NOVAGOLD has consistently sought to build strong community partnerships, reach equitable participation agreements with Their Native Corporation and First Nation partners and establish good communication with local communities as well as state, provincial and federal regulators. Maintaining these mutually-beneficial relationships is a key corporate value.