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

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Sept. 14, 2016) - NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. NG(NYSE MKT: NG) will release its third quarter financial results after market close on October 4th, 2016. The conference call and webcast to discuss these results will take place on October 5th, 2016 at 7:00 am PT (10:00 am ET). The webcast and conference call-in details are provided below.

Webcast:                   www.novagold.com/investo
                           rs/events/              
North American callers:    1-866-426-5215          
International callers:     1-704-908-0398          
Conference ID:             79307970                

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 Contact:
Melanie Hennessey
Vice President, Corporate Communications


Erin O'Toole
Senior Stakeholder Relations Specialist
604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227