NovaGold third quarter financial results and projects update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 13, 2011) – NovaGold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “NovaGold”) (TSX:NG)(NYSE Amex:NG) today announced the results of its third quarter ended August 31, 2011. Details of the Company’s financial results are described in the unaudited consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis which, together with further details on each of the Company’s projects, including resource estimates, will be available on the Company’s website at www.novagold.net, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.