SAVE THE DATE: NOVAGOLD First Quarter 2013 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 21, 2013) - NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (TSX:NG)(NYSE MKT:NG) will release its first quarter financial results after market close April 10, 2013. The conference call and webcast, to discuss these results, will take place April 11, 2013 at 8:00 am PDT (11:00 am EDT). The webcast and conference call-in details are provided below.

Webcast: www.novagold.com

North American callers: 1-877-546-5021

International callers: 1-857-244-7553

Participant Passcode: 28327147

The webcast will be archived on NOVAGOLD's website for one year and the conference call replay will be available for 14 days. To access the conference call replay please dial 1-888-286-8010 (North America), or 1-617-801-6888 (International), followed by your Access PIN: 14294618. For a transcript of the call please email info@novagold.com.

Contact Information:

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
Mélanie 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
www.novagold.com