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NOVAGOLD Files 2025 Year-End Report Landmark Transaction Positions Donlin Gold as the Next Generational Project Primed for Development
Completed a landmark $1 billion transaction1 on June 3, 2025, to acquire Barrick Mining Corporation’s (“Barrick”) 50% interest in Donlin Gold LLC — NOVAGOLD increased its ownership to 60% by acquiring an additional 10% for $200 million, while Donlin Gold Holdings (DGH)2, 100% wholly-owned by Paulson Advisers LLC (“Paulson”) and its affiliates, acquired a 40% interest for $800 million.Donlin Gold issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS)3 to top-tier engineerin
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