NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. Amends Code of Ethics

Ticker: NG · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: code-of-ethics, governance, filing-update

TL;DR

NOVAGOLD updated its ethics code on 8/27/25.

AI Summary

On August 27, 2025, NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. filed an 8-K report to disclose amendments to its Code of Ethics. The filing indicates that the company is updating its ethical guidelines, though specific details of the amendments are not provided in this summary.

Why It Matters

Changes to a company's code of ethics can signal shifts in corporate governance or compliance focus, potentially impacting investor confidence and regulatory adherence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing pertains to routine administrative updates to the company's code of ethics and does not involve significant financial or operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific provisions were amended in NOVAGOLD's Code of Ethics?

The filing does not specify the exact amendments made to the Code of Ethics, only that they have been updated.

When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?

The earliest event reported was on August 27, 2025.

What is NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.'s primary business?

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. is in the GOLD & SILVER ORES industry, SIC code 1040.

What is the filing date of this 8-K report?

The 8-K report was filed as of August 28, 2025.

Does this filing involve a waiver of a provision of the Code of Ethics?

The filing indicates it covers 'Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics', suggesting it could include either or both.

From the Filing

0001171843-25-005629.txt : 20250828 0001171843-25-005629.hdr.sgml : 20250828 20250828170605 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-25-005629 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250827 ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics FILED AS OF DATE: 20250828 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250828 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001173420 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation EIN: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A1 FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31913 FILM NUMBER: 251274559 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 SOUTH MAIN STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84111 BUSINESS PHONE: 801-449-9328 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 SOUTH MAIN STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84111 8-K 1 f8k_082825.htm FORM 8-K false 0001173420 0001173420 2025-08-27 2025-08-27 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report: August 27, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)   NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)   British Columbia 001-31913 N/A (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification)   201 South Main Street , Suite 400 , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)   (801) 639-0511 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)   N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Shares NG NYSE American Toronto Stock Exchange   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).   Emerging growth company ☐   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐         Item 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.   Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (the “Company”) approved the adoption of amendments to the code of ethics for the Company, known as the NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) relating to competition and fair dealing, and reiterates the prohibition of certain types of transactions of the Company’s securities.   The foregoing description of the amendments is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the amended Code, which is available on the Company’s we

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