SAVE THE DATE: NOVAGOLD 2021 Virtual Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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NOVAGOLD Resources will host its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PT, via a virtual format. Shareholders can vote by proxy, join the webcast, and submit questions digitally. This decision prioritizes safety amidst COVID-19, enhancing accessibility and reducing the carbon footprint. Following the meeting, Chairman Thomas Kaplan and CEO Greg Lang will discuss NOVAGOLD’s 2020 accomplishments and future outlook. Shareholders are encouraged to log in early and have their voting materials ready.

• Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 12, 2021 will be held in a virtual format at 1:00 p.m. PT
  
• Shareholders may vote on matters before the Meeting by proxy, join the virtual Meeting, and submit questions either during the webcast or in advance by email
• Following the Meeting, Chairman Dr. Thomas Kaplan and President and CEO Greg Lang will host a virtual presentation and webinar
  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) will hold the Company’s 2021 Meeting in a virtual format on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m. ET). Following the official Meeting, Chairman Thomas Kaplan and President and CEO Greg Lang will provide an overview of NOVAGOLD’s 2020 achievements and the outlook for this year.

NOVAGOLD VIRTUAL MEETING AND SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION

In light of COVID-19 and for the safety of our shareholders, employees, and other members of the community, our 2021 Meeting will be held in a virtual format only. Shareholders may cast their vote in advance by proxy and participate from any geographic location with internet connectivity. We believe this is an important step to enhancing accessibility to our annual Meeting for all of our shareholders, reducing the carbon footprint of our activities, and is particularly important this year taking into account public health and safety considerations posed by COVID-19.

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 www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NG2021.

Questions may also be submitted to management and the Board prior to the Meeting via email at info@novagold.com. Shareholders are encouraged to log in to the Meeting 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Have the 16-digit control number from your voting materials available when logging in to the Meeting.

NOVAGOLD’s 2021 Management Information Circular and Annual Report to Accompany the Management Information Circular are available on the Company’s website, www.novagold.com/investors/mic/, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

NOVAGOLD Contacts:
Mélanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications

Jason Mercier
Manager, Investor Relations

604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227

FAQ

When is the NOVAGOLD 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

The NOVAGOLD 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PT.

How can shareholders participate in the NOVAGOLD meeting?

Shareholders can participate by voting by proxy and joining the virtual meeting via webcast.

What safety measures are in place for the NOVAGOLD 2021 Meeting?

The meeting will be held virtually to ensure safety due to COVID-19, allowing greater accessibility for all shareholders.

Who will speak after the NOVAGOLD Meeting?

Chairman Thomas Kaplan and CEO Greg Lang will provide an overview of NOVAGOLD's achievements and outlook following the meeting.