NovaGold to Acquire Paulson’s Donlin Gold Interest, Creating US$4.2B U.S.-Domiciled Gold Developer
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.NovaGold Resources has entered definitive agreements to acquire Paulson's 40% interest in the Donlin Gold project. This transaction creates a new U.S.-domiciled entity, New NovaGold, with an estimated equity value of US$4.2 billion. The deal consolidates 100% ownership of Donlin Gold and targets a NYSE listing. Post-transaction, current shareholders will hold ~65%, while Paulson holds ~35%. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
NovaGold entered definitive agreements to acquire Paulson’s 40% Donlin Gold interest, creating a U.S.-domiciled gold developer with ~US$4.2B equity value.
Key Highlights:
- NovaGold and Paulson executed an Arrangement and related agreements for New NovaGold to acquire all NovaGold shares one-for-one.
- Paulson will contribute its Donlin Gold Holdings interests to New NovaGold for voting and non-voting shares, with voting capped at 19.99%.
- Post-transaction ownership: current NovaGold shareholders ~65% and Paulson ~35% on a fully diluted basis; Paulson ~40% economic interest.
- Transaction is accretive on key metrics, consolidates 100% ownership of Donlin Gold and targets NYSE listing of New NovaGold.
- Arrangement subject to shareholder, court, regulatory and stock exchange approvals and expected to close in Q4 2026.
Original SEC Filing: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC [ NG ] - 8-K - Jul. 22, 2026
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