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Novagold Resources Inc New (NG)
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Risk Overview Q3, 2025
Risk Distribution
29% Finance & Corporate
26% Production
16% Tech & Innovation
16% Legal & Regulatory
10% Macro & Political
3% Ability to Sell
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.
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Risk Highlights Q3, 2025
Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 9 Risks
Finance & Corporate
With 9 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
31
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From last reportS&P 500 Average: 31
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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 31
Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 9/31 (29%)Below Sector Average
Share Price & Shareholder Rights4 | 12.9%
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
Despite our ownership of 60% of the membership interests of Donlin Gold, our voting interests are contractually reduced in the A&R LLC Agreement.Added
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
We have a limited property portfolio.At present, our only material mineral property is the interest that we hold in the Donlin Gold project. Unless we acquire or develop additional mineral properties, we will be solely dependent upon this property. If no additional mineral properties are acquired by us, any adverse development affecting our operations and further development at the Donlin Gold project may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
Our largest shareholder has significant influence on us and may also affect the market price and liquidity of our securities.Electrum Strategic Resources L.P. ("Electrum") and its affiliate GRAT Holdings LLC hold in the aggregate 25.4% of our issued and outstanding common shares as of January 13, 2025. Accordingly, Electrum and its affiliates will have significant influence in determining the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to the shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations, and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets and other significant corporate actions. Unless full participation of all shareholders takes place in such shareholder meetings, Electrum and its affiliates may be able to approve such matters itself. The concentration of ownership of the common shares by Electrum and its affiliates may: (i) delay or deter a change of control of the Company; (ii) deprive shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their common shares as part of a sale of the Company; and (iii) affect the market price and liquidity of the common shares. In conjunction with the January 22, 2009 financing, we provided Electrum with the right to designate an observer at all meetings of the Board and any committee thereof so long as Electrum and its affiliates hold not less than 15% of our common shares. In November 2011, Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, was appointed Chairman of our Board. Dr. Kaplan is also the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of The Electrum Group LLC. As long as Electrum and its affiliates maintain its shareholdings in the Company, Electrum will have significant influence in determining the members of the Board. Without the consent of Electrum, we could be prevented from entering into transactions that are otherwise beneficial to us. The interests of Electrum and its affiliates may differ from or be adverse to the interests of our other shareholders. The effect of these rights and Electrum's influence may impact the price that investors are willing to pay for our shares. If Electrum or its affiliates sell a substantial number of our common shares in the public market, the market price of the common shares could be adversely impacted. The perception among the public that these sales will occur could also contribute to a decline in the market price of our common shares.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
Some of the directors and officers have conflicts of interest as a result of their involvement with other natural resource companies.Certain of our directors and officers also serve as directors, or have significant shareholdings in, other companies involved in natural resource exploration and development or mining-related activities. To the extent that such other companies may participate in ventures in which we may participate in or in ventures which we may seek to participate in, the directors and officers may have a conflict of interest. In all cases where the directors or officers have an interest in other companies, such other companies may also compete with us for the acquisition of mineral property investments. Any decision made by any of these directors and officers involving the Company will be made in accordance with their duties and obligations to deal fairly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company. In addition, each of the directors is required to declare and refrain from voting on any matter in which these directors may have a conflict of interest in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and other applicable laws. In appropriate cases, the Company will establish a special committee of independent directors to review a matter in which several directors, or management, may have a conflict. Nonetheless, as a result of these conflicts of interest, the Company may not have an opportunity to participate in certain transactions, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, profitability, financial condition, results of operation, and prospects.
Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 9.7%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
The quantities for our mineral resources and mineral reserves are estimates based on interpretation and assumptions and may yield less mineral production under actual conditions than is currently estimated.Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2
We have a history of net losses and expect losses to continue for the foreseeable future.The Donlin Gold project has not advanced to the commercial production stage and we have no history of earnings or cash flow from operations. We expect to continue to incur net losses unless and until such time the Donlin Gold project commences commercial production and generates sufficient revenues to fund continuing operations. The development of our mineral properties to achieve production will require the commitment of substantial financial resources. The amount and timing of expenditures will depend on a number of factors, including the progress of ongoing exploration and development, the results of consultants' analyses and recommendations, the rate at which operating losses are incurred, the process of obtaining required government permits and approvals, the availability and cost of financing, the participation of our partners, and the execution of any sale or joint venture agreements with strategic partners. These factors, and others, are beyond our control. There is no assurance that we will be profitable in the future.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 3
We identified a deficiency in our disclosure controls and procedures in the quarter ended August 31, 2025 which has been remediated. If we fail to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls, our ability to produce timely and accurate public disclosure or comply with applicable laws and regulations could be impeded.Added
During the quarter ended August 31, 2025, we did not timely file a Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the resignation of a member of our Board of Directors. During the quarter, the Company took remedial action, as discussed in more detail in Part II, Item 4 "Controls and Procedures". We cannot be certain that the measures we have taken to date, and actions we may take in the future, will be sufficient to prevent or avoid potential future disclosure failures. Our current controls and any new controls that we develop may become inadequate because of changes in conditions in our business or otherwise. Further, weaknesses in our disclosure controls may be discovered in the future. Any failure to develop or maintain effective controls or any difficulties encountered in their implementation or improvement could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and may impact our ability to access capital markets on a timely basis, which may result in investors losing confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our periodic reports and adversely affect the market price of our common shares. As a result of the delinquent filing of the Form 8-K, we will not be eligible to use Form S-3 to register our securities with the SEC until July 2026.
Debt & Financing2 | 6.5%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
Our ability to continue the exploration, permitting, development, and construction of the Donlin Gold project, and to continue as a going concern, will depend in part on our ability to obtain suitable financing.Debt & Financing - Risk 2
We are exposed to credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk.Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our cash equivalents and term deposit investments are held through large Canadian chartered banks with high investment-grade ratings. These investments mature at various dates over the current operating period. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of our Galore Creek assets include notes receivable from a subsidiary of Newmont Corporation ("Newmont"), a publicly traded company with investment-grade credit ratings. The notes receivable included a $75 million note receivable of which payment was received on July 27, 2021 and included a $25 million note receivable of which payment was received on July 27, 2023. An additional $75 million will be receivable if and when a Galore Creek project construction plan is approved by the owner(s). No value was assigned to the final $75 million contingent note receivable due to the uncertainty with regards to the approval of a Galore Creek project construction plan. The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents our maximum exposure to credit risk.
Liquidity risk is the risk that we will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they come due. We manage liquidity risk through regular cash flow forecasts to assess our current and future financial position as well as maintaining a prudent capital structure. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are due within one year from the balance sheet date.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The risk that we will realize a loss as a result of a decline in the fair value of the term deposit investments is limited because these investments have an original term of less than one year and are generally held to maturity. The promissory note owed to Barrick is variable with the U.S. prime rate. Based on the amount owing on the promissory note as of November 30, 2024, and assuming all other variables remain constant, a 1% change in the U.S. prime rate would result in an increase/decrease of approximately $1.5 million in the interest accrued on the promissory note per annum. For more detail with respect to the promissory note, see section Item 2, Properties – Donlin Gold Project, Alaska, below.
Production
Total Risks: 8/31 (26%)Above Sector Average
Manufacturing2 | 6.5%
Manufacturing - Risk 1
Mining is inherently risky and subject to conditions or events some of which are beyond our control, and which could have a material adverse effect on our business.Manufacturing - Risk 2
We have no history of commercially producing precious metals from our mineral exploration properties and there can be no assurance that we will successfully establish mining operations or profitably produce precious metals.The Donlin Gold project is not in production or currently under construction, and we have no ongoing mining operations or revenue from mining operations. Mineral exploration and development has a high degree of risk and few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. The future development of the Donlin Gold project will require obtaining permits and financing the construction and operation of mines, processing plants and related infrastructure. As a result, we are subject to all of the risks associated with establishing new mining operations and business enterprises, including:
- the need to obtain and maintain necessary environmental and other governmental approvals and permits, and the timing and conditions of those approvals and permits;- the availability and cost of funds to finance construction and development activities;- the timing and cost, which can be considerable, of the construction of mining and processing facilities as well as related infrastructure;- potential opposition from NGOs, environmental groups or local groups which may delay or prevent development activities;- potential increases in construction and operating costs due to changes in the cost of labor, fuel, power, materials and supplies, services, and foreign exchange rates;- the availability and cost of skilled labor and mining equipment; and - the availability and cost of appropriate smelting and/or refining arrangements.
The costs, timing and complexities of mine construction and development are increased by the remote location of our mineral properties, with additional challenges related thereto, including access, water and power supply, and other support infrastructure. Cost estimates may increase significantly as more detailed engineering work and studies are completed on a project. New mining operations commonly experience unexpected costs, problems and delays during development, construction, and mine start-up. In addition, delays in the commencement of mineral production often occur. Accordingly, there are no assurances that our activities will result in profitable mining operations, or that we will successfully establish mining operations, or profitably produce precious metals at the Donlin Gold project.
In addition, there is no assurance that our mineral exploration activities will result in any discoveries of new ore bodies. If further mineralization is discovered there is also no assurance that the mineralized material would be economical for commercial production. Discovery of mineral deposits is dependent upon a number of factors and significantly influenced by the technical skill of the exploration personnel involved. The commercial viability of a mineral deposit is also dependent upon a number of factors which are beyond our control, including the attributes of the deposit, commodity prices, government policies and regulation, and environmental protection requirements.
Employment / Personnel1 | 3.2%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
We may experience difficulty attracting and retaining qualified management and technical personnel to meet our business objectives, and the failure to manage our business effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.Supply Chain1 | 3.2%
Supply Chain - Risk 1
We are dependent on the cooperation of a third party in the exploration and development of our Donlin Gold project.Changed
Costs4 | 12.9%
Costs - Risk 1
Actual capital costs, operating costs, production and economic returns may differ significantly from those we have anticipated and there are no assurances that any future development activities will result in profitable mining operations.Costs - Risk 2
We have ongoing reclamation on some of our mineral properties and may be required to fund additional work that could have a material adverse effect on our financial position.Land reclamation requirements are generally imposed on mineral exploration companies (as well as companies with mining operations) to minimize long term effects of land disturbance. Reclamation may include requirements to:
- treat ground and surface water to applicable water standards;- control dispersion of potentially deleterious effluents;- reasonably re-establish pre-disturbance landforms and vegetation; and - provide adequate financial assurance to ensure required reclamation of land affected by our activities.
Exploration and other activities at the Donlin Gold project site have created disturbance that must be reclaimed. Financial resources spent on reclamation might otherwise be spent on further exploration and development programs. In addition, regulatory changes could increase our obligations to perform reclamation and mine closure activities. There can be no assurance that we will not be required to fund additional reclamation work at the site that could have a material adverse effect on our financial position.
Costs - Risk 3
Rising metal prices encourage mining exploration, development, and construction activity, which in the past has increased demand for and cost of contract mining services and equipment.Increases in metal prices tend to encourage increases in mining exploration, development, and construction activities. During past expansions, demand for and the cost of contract exploration, development and construction services and equipment have increased as well. Increased demand for and cost of services and equipment could cause project costs to increase materially, resulting in delays if services or equipment cannot be obtained in a timely manner due to inadequate availability, and increased potential for scheduling difficulties and cost increases due to the need to coordinate the availability of services or equipment, any of which could materially increase project exploration, development, or construction costs, result in project delays, or both. There can be no assurance that increased costs may not adversely affect our development of our mineral properties in the future.
Costs - Risk 4
Our insurance will not cover all of the potential risks associated with mining operations.Our business is subject to a number of risks and hazards generally including adverse environmental conditions, industrial accidents, labor disputes, unusual or unexpected geological conditions, ground or slope failures, cave-ins, changes in the regulatory environment and natural phenomena, such as inclement weather conditions, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Such occurrences could result in damage to mineral properties or production facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage to our properties or the property of others, delays in construction or mining, monetary losses, and possible legal liability.
Although we maintain insurance to protect against certain risks in such amounts as we consider reasonable, our insurance will not cover all the potential risks associated with a mining company's operations. We may also be unable to maintain insurance to cover these risks at economically feasible premiums. Insurance coverage may not continue to be available or may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability. Moreover, insurance against risks such as loss of title to mineral property, environmental pollution, or other hazards, as a result of exploration and production is not generally available to us or to other companies in the mining industry on acceptable terms. We might also become subject to liability for pollution or other hazards which may not be insured against or which we may elect not to insure against because of premium costs or other reasons. Losses from these events may cause us to incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations.
Tech & Innovation
Total Risks: 5/31 (16%)Above Sector Average
Innovation / R&D1 | 3.2%
Innovation / R&D - Risk 1
We may choose to proceed with a feasibility study for the Donlin Gold project without the participation of the co-owner, which would require significant management time and additional capital resources.Trade Secrets2 | 6.5%
Trade Secrets - Risk 1
Title and other rights to our mineral properties cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, transfers or claims and other defects.Trade Secrets - Risk 2
Title and other rights to our mineral properties are subject to agreements with other parties.The subsurface mineral and surface rights at the Donlin Gold project are owned by Calista and TKC, respectively, two Native corporations. Donlin Gold operates on these lands pursuant to a Mining Lease with Calista ("Calista Lease") and a Surface Use Agreement ("SUA") with TKC. The ability of Donlin Gold to continue to explore and develop the Donlin Gold project depends upon its continued compliance with the terms and conditions of the Calista Lease and SUA. Furthermore, our ability to continue to explore and develop other mineral properties may be subject to agreements with other third parties, including agreements with Native corporations, for instance.
Technology2 | 6.5%
Technology - Risk 1
The Company is dependent upon information technology systems, which are susceptible to disruption, damage, failure, and risks associated with implementation and integration.Technology - Risk 2
Lack of infrastructure could delay or prevent us from developing the Donlin Gold project.Completion of the development of the Donlin Gold project is subject to various requirements, including the availability and timing of acceptable arrangements for power, water, transportation, access, and facilities. The lack of availability on acceptable terms or the delay in the availability of any one or more of these items could prevent or delay development of the project. There can be no assurance that adequate infrastructure, including access and power supply, will be built, that it will be built in a timely manner or that the cost of such infrastructure will be reasonable or that it will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the project. If adequate infrastructure is not available in a timely manner, there can be no assurance that:
- the development of the Donlin Gold project will be commenced or completed on a timely basis, if at all;- the resulting operations will achieve the anticipated production volume; or - the construction costs and ongoing operating costs associated with the development of the Donlin Gold project will not be higher than anticipated.
Access to the Donlin Gold project is limited and there is no infrastructure that serves the project area. An approximately 507-kilometer natural gas pipeline is needed to supply fuel to the proposed on-site generating plant to provide power for the Donlin Gold project. The proposed pipeline would traverse generally undeveloped areas in Alaska that are difficult to access. Transportation of most of the supplies needed to construct and operate the Donlin Gold project would be accomplished by barging materials on the Kuskokwim River during the annual shipping season which typically occurs from late April to mid-October. Two ports would be needed on the Kuskokwim River, the first located in Bethel, Alaska, where ocean barges would transition materials to river barges; and the second located approximately 320 kilometers upriver from Bethel. A 48-kilometer access road from the upriver port to the project site is needed to deliver the materials. Additionally, a 1,500-meter airstrip would be built to provide year-round access to the project. Terrain, geologic conditions, ground conditions, steep slopes, river levels, ice breakup, weather, climate change impacts and other natural conditions that are beyond our control along the pipeline and transportation routes present design, permitting, construction, and operational challenges for the project. Cost and schedule estimates may increase significantly as more detailed engineering work, geotechnical and geological studies are completed.
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 5/31 (16%)Below Sector Average
Regulation2 | 6.5%
Regulation - Risk 1
We require various permits to conduct our current and anticipated future operations, and delays or a failure to obtain such permits, or a failure to comply with the terms of any such permits that we have obtained, could have a material adverse impact on us.Regulation - Risk 2
We are subject to significant governmental regulation.Our operations, exploration and development activities in the United States, are subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations governing various matters, including:
- environmental protection;- management and use of toxic substances and explosives;- management of tailings and other wastes generated by our operations;- management of natural resources;- exploration and development of mines, production and post-closure reclamation;- exports;- price controls;- taxation, tariffs and mining royalties;- regulations concerning business dealings with indigenous groups;- availability and use of water resources;- labor standards and occupational health and safety, including mine safety; and - preservation of historic and cultural resources.
Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in civil or criminal fines or penalties or enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities enjoining, curtailing or closing operations or requiring corrective measures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions, any of which could result in us incurring significant expenditures. We may also be required to compensate private parties suffering loss or damage by reason of a breach of such laws, regulations or permitting requirements. It is also possible that future laws and regulations, or a more stringent enforcement of current laws and regulations by governmental authorities, could cause additional expense, capital expenditures, restrictions on or suspensions of our operations and delays in the exploration and development of our mineral properties.
Litigation & Legal Liabilities1 | 3.2%
Litigation & Legal Liabilities - Risk 1
We may be subject to legal proceedings.Taxation & Government Incentives1 | 3.2%
Taxation & Government Incentives - Risk 1
The Company believes it was a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") in 2024 which could have negative tax consequences for U.S. investors.Environmental / Social1 | 3.2%
Environmental / Social - Risk 1
Our activities are subject to environmental laws and regulations that may increase our costs of doing business and restrict our operations.Macro & Political
Total Risks: 3/31 (10%)Below Sector Average
Economy & Political Environment1 | 3.2%
Economy & Political Environment - Risk 1
General economic conditions may adversely affect our growth, future profitability and ability to finance.Natural and Human Disruptions1 | 3.2%
Natural and Human Disruptions - Risk 1
Global climate change is an international concern and could impact our ability to conduct future operations.Capital Markets1 | 3.2%
Capital Markets - Risk 1
Changes in the market price of gold, which in the past has fluctuated widely, affect our financial condition.Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 1/31 (3%)Below Sector Average
Demand1 | 3.2%
Demand - Risk 1
Opposition to our operations from local stakeholders or NGOs could have a material adverse effect on us.See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.
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1. Financial & Corporate
- Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
- Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
- Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.
2. Legal & Regulatory
- Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
- Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
- Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
- Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.
3. Production
- Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
- Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
- Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
- Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.
4. Technology & Innovation
- Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
- Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
- Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
- Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.
5. Ability to Sell
- Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
- Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
- Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
- Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.
6. Macro & Political
- Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
- Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
- International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
- Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.