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

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 8, 2016) - NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. NG(NYSE MKT: NG) will release its second quarter financial results after market close on June 27th, 2016. The conference call and webcast to discuss these results will take place on June 28th, 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:             27570814                           

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
Senior Stakeholder Relations Specialist
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227