SAVE THE DATE: NOVAGOLD First Quarter 2016 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - March 21, 2016) - NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. NG(NYSE MKT: NG) will release its first quarter financial results after market close April 4th, 2016. The conference call and webcast, to discuss these results, will take place April 5th, 2016 at 8:00 am PT (11:00 am ET). The webcast and conference call-in details are provided below.

          Webcast:                 www.novagold.com/investors/events/       
          North American callers:  1-866-426-5215                           
          International callers:   1-704-908-0398                           
          Conference ID:           74575489                                 

The webcast will be archived on NOVAGOLD's website for one year. For a transcript of the call please email info@novagold.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
Melanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227


NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
Erin O'Toole
Analyst, Investor Relations
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227