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Published on 9/26/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: NovaGold completes $20 million convertible loan

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 26 - NovaGold Resources Inc. said it settled a $20 million convertible bridge loan with Auramet Trading, LLC.

The loan matures Dec. 29, 2008. It bears interest at 12%.

The loan may be converted into common stock at C$12.00 per share.

Auramet also received warrants for 750,000 common shares, which are exercisable at C$7.18 until Sept. 25, 2010.

As security for the loan, NovaGold has given Auramet a security interest in the Rock Creek mine and a pledge of securities in certain material subsidiaries and guarantees.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

NovaGold is a precious metals exploration and development company based in Vancouver, B.C.

Issuer:NovaGold Resources Inc.
Issue:Convertible bridge loan
Amount:$20 million
Maturity:Dec. 29, 2008
Coupon:12%
Price:Par
Yield:12%
Conversion price:C$12.00
Warrants:For 750,000 shares
Warrant expiration:Sept. 25, 2010
Warrant strike price:C$7.18
Investor:Auramet Trading, LLC
Settlement date:Sept. 26
Stock symbol:Toronto: NG
Stock price:C$6.90 at close Sept. 26

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