NovaGold Resources (NG) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT, to be held virtually.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting until May 12, 2026.

• Proxy materials, including the Notice, Proxy Statement, and Annual Report, are available online.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors is proposed, with individual nominees listed for shareholder approval.

• Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors until the next AGM, with audit committee authorized to set remuneration.

• Amendment to Stock Award Plan to reduce maximum share reservation from 8% to 7% and approve unallocated awards.

• Approval of all unallocated awards under the Performance Share Unit Plan and Deferred Share Unit Plan.

• Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and on the frequency of such votes, with board recommending annual votes.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees and all proposals presented.

• Shareholders may appoint alternate proxyholders to represent them at the meeting.