NovaGold Resources Inc. has announced that Fluor Corporation has been selected to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study $(BFS)$ for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, as the project advances toward financing and development. The BFS will incorporate work from specialist contractors covering the power plant, pipeline, and pressure oxidation and oxygen plant. NovaGold and its partners are also recruiting for critical roles to build the project team and continuing site activities, including geotechnical drilling and materials assessments to support the detailed design. The company plans to advance these initiatives concurrently, aiming to position the Donlin Gold project for its next phase following completion of the BFS and securing project financing.

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