1、2013 Annual Reportsolid relationshipssecure jurisdictionsgolden opportunityTwo projects exceptional in scale,quality,and jurisdictional safety one is arguably the worlds most significant gold project,the other is projected to be one of the largest copper mines in Canada.A secure and well-financed co
2、mpany managed by the right people,affiliated with the right stakeholders,and focused on the right objectives.A long-term view that creates mutually beneficial relationships with communities,employees,investors,and partners.It all adds up to an institutional-quality investment.1 Shareholder Letter6 F
3、inancial Position8 Donlin Gold10 Galore Creek12 Team14 Process16 Collaborators18 Community20 Sustainability22 Focus24 Patience26 Jurisdiction28 Reserves and Resources32 Corporate Information Financial Statements and MD&A (separate document)All dollar amounts quoted in this report are in U.S.currency
4、 unless otherwise noted.Our employees and neighbors take pride in the work and activities depicted in the photographs throughout this report,most of which were taken at and around the Donlin Gold and Galore Creek project sites.All scientific and technical information in the body of this annual repor
5、t is qualified by and is to be read in conjunction with the reserves and resources tables and associated notes found on pages 28 through 31 of this annual report.3How do you feel the company has performed this past year?2013 was especially productive for NOVAGOLD.Simply put,we met all of our corpora
6、te objectives and then some.However,our accomplishments were not reflected in the companys share price.While that could be said about all the companies in our sector,including the exceptional ones,we know that is no consolation for our shareholders including,of course,ourselves.Like the rest of our