Earnings Sentiment

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Bullish Statements during Earnings call

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Numerous companies have achieved success here and the government is very supportive and recognizes the importance of responsible natural resource development
Donlin holds status as a true Tier 1 asset in a world-leading jurisdiction and it is anticipated to provide exceptional gold leverage and economic benefits for all stakeholders
With approximately 39 million ounces of gold at an impressive grade of 2.25 grams more than twice the industry average and a projected mine life of almost 30 years Donlin Gold has the potential to become a significant and cost-effective producer
As you see on the bar chart, it offers exceptional value and a wide range of gold prices
And importantly, the project is situated on private land designated for mining in Alaska, a world-leading jurisdiction known for responsible mining practices and enduring partnerships with Calista and TKC that position the project favorably on a path toward development
As highlighted on slide 11, incredible upside exists to potentially increase ounces and extend the mine life, given the majority of the land is not thoroughly explored
And I think once we -- once the Fed signals that the rate hikes are over with, I think, the dollar will stabilize, if not drop, and that will be very good for gold
Alaska offers an excellent environment for mining and is in one of the world's safest jurisdictions
During the year, our environmental, social and governance achievements pictured on slide eight included an excellent health and safety record with zero lost time incidents, again, over 10 years since of this clean record, a project site workforce composed primarily of Alaska Native employees and an increase in community engagements and investments throughout the region
This advantage is expected to put Donlin as one of the lowest cost gold producers in the industry
We also conducted another successful in it for the long haul back-hole program for the sixth year in a row
With the combination of these attributes, Donlin Gold has the potential to form the cornerstone of genuine and sustainable economic development in the Y-K region for many decades to come
There are many different conflicting economic wins that are causing turbulence which I believe ultimately will be very positive for gold
It ranks the second largest gold producer in the United States with a well-defined permitting process
As one of the top development gold projects in the world, Donlin Gold, when built, is expected to serve as a cornerstone for economic, sustainable growth in the region for many years to come
From governance standpoint, our Board exhibits a well-balanced composition with strong representation of minorities and women
Our partners continued and time-tested collaboration, project support and full engagement are extremely valuable in ensuring responsible and economic development throughout all phases of the Donlin project
We are pleased that you have joined us for NovaGold's 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results and also for an update on the Donlin Gold Project
Excellent exploration potential exists beyond the defined resources located in the ACMA and Lewis areas on the diagram shown here, which occupies only three kilometers of an eight kilometer mineralized belt
As shown on slide 18, several positive updates occurred in the third quarter
It is important to put into context, the company's accomplishments since the reorganization over 10 years ago, especially for those who are new investors and less familiar with NovaGold
This is a differentiating factor from many other mining projects in Alaska
This year's program achieved significant milestones, including the removal of waste from fish camps in the middle Kuskokwim River
So to you and the team continue best of luck
The cycle we find ourselves in currently has several distinguishing factors that were not seen in past cycles, such as central banks accumulating gold at unprecedented rates, government debt and historical highs, lack of new discoveries and rising globalization trends just to name a few of the things which are predicted to have a positive impact on gold escalating demand and supply limitations underscore the value of mining equities with top-tier preproduction assets
As currently envisioned, with approximately 39 million ounces, Donlin Gold host one of the largest and highest grade undeveloped open pit endowments in the world which would average over 1 million ounces per year for 27 years
The work done on the project had added considerable value in a responsible manner for all stakeholders, including Alaska Residence and NovaGold shareholders
The recently completed comprehensive work provided valuable information for the Donlin Gold LLC Board and the owners, which was discussed further at the recent workshop in Alaska and are helping us define the next steps in the continued advancement of the Donlin Gold project
In addition, excellent exploration potential exists beyond the known resource area, which covers less than 5% of our extensive land holdings
Donlin Gold's steadfast commitment to advancing this extraordinary project carefully up the value chain is reflected in our increased investments in extensive and expanded partnerships
       

Bearish Statements during earnings call

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We reported a net loss of $11.1 million in the third quarter, a $5 million decrease from the prior year quarter primarily due to lower field expenses at Donlin Gold with fieldwork and geotechnical drilling for the Alaska DAM Safety certificate applications and hydrological drilling to support mine planning and design completed in July this year
When looking at the group of gold development projects in North and South America, as shown on slide nine, is by far the largest and with global gold production continuing to decrease, it is clear that the industry needs projects of scale, grade and longevity to ride out multiple gold price cycles
Despite multiple challenges, all appeals against Donlin Gold permits have been unsuccessful to-date, underscoring our ongoing confidence in the process
Also during the third quarter, the Environmental Commissioner upheld the Clean Water Act Section 401 certification of the US Army Corps of Engineers permit
With our unwavering support of Donlin Gold and its owners, we will continue to back the agencies in defending their thorough and diligent permitting process
   

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