6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June, 2013

Commission File Number 001-31913

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NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 2300 – 200 Granville Street, PO Box 24

Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1S4

 (Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F £                                                      Form 40-F R

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)  £

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SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

99.1	News Release dated June 3, 2013
99.2	Report of Voting Results – Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held May 29, 2013

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: June 3, 2013	By:	/s/ David A. Ottewell
		David A. Ottewell
	Title:	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

  uNYSE-MKT, TSX: NG NEWS RELEASE

NOVAGOLD Announced Director Re-election and Results of

Shareholder Votes on Special Resolutions

June 3, 2013 - Vancouver, British Columbia – NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (TSX, NYSE-MKT: NG) today announced the results of the votes on matters considered at its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 29, 2013. At the meeting, 80.48% of the outstanding shares of the Company were represented and voted. The following directors, as identified in NOVAGOLD’s Management Information Circular, were elected:

Director	Shares Voted For	Percentage	Shares Withheld	Percentage
Sharon E. Dowdall	190,333,129	96.31	7,285,132	3.69
Dr. Marc Faber	178,757,668	90.46	18,860,593	9.54
Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan	188,345,015	95.31	9,273,246	4.69
Gregory A. Lang	190,368,576	96.33	7,249,685	3.67
Gillyeard J. Leathley	186,940,209	94.60	10,678,052	5.40
Igor Levental	188,356,274	95.31	9,261,987	4.69
Kalidas V. Madhavpeddi	187,773,072	95.02	9,845,189	4.98
Gerald J. McConnell	178,031,006	90.09	19,587,255	9.91
Clynton R. Nauman	195,655,528	99.01	1,962,733	0.99
Rick Van Nieuwenhusye	183,510,821	92.86	14,107,440	7.14
Anthony P. Walsh	187,619,163	94.94	9,999,098	5.06

NOVAGOLD also announced that the Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the Escrowed Shares Release Resolution (196,239,337 or 99.31% For and 1,356,517 or 0.69% Against) and the Continuance Resolution (196,722,336 or 99.55% For and 895,926 or 0.45% Against). As a result of the approval of the Escrowed Shares Release Resolution and the execution of the Amending Agreement dated May 30, 2013, the remaining 44,554 Common Shares of the Company held in escrow may be released upon compliance with the provisions of National Policy 46-201 - Escrow For Initial Public Offerings, which provides that the Company must issue a news release at least 60 days before the first release of escrow securities under the Amending Agreement. Accordingly, the remaining Escrowed Shares will be released to Gerald McConnell and Angus MacIsaac, the registered holders of the Escrowed Shares, on August 5, 2013. Finally, NOVAGOLD announced that the Shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the appointment of the auditors and authorized the directors to fix their remuneration.

About NOVAGOLD

NOVAGOLD is a well-financed precious metals company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in North America. Its flagship asset is the 50%-owned Donlin Gold project in Alaska, one of the safest jurisdictions in the world. With a total of approximately 34 million ounces1 of gold in the Proven and Probable reserve categories (505 million tonnes at an average grade of approximately 2.1 grams per tonne), Donlin Gold is regarded to be one of the largest, and most prospective known gold deposits in the world. According to the updated Feasibility Study (as defined below), once in production, Donlin Gold should average approximately 1.5 million ounces of gold per year for the first five years, followed by decades of more than one million ounces of gold per year on a 100% basis. The Donlin Gold project has substantial exploration potential beyond the designed footprint which currently covers only three kilometers of an approximately eight-kilometer strike length of the property. Permitting is underway for the Donlin Gold project, a clearly defined process expected to take approximately 3 years. NOVAGOLD also owns 50% of the Galore Creek copper-gold-silver project located in northern British Columbia. According to the 2011 Pre-Feasibility Study, Galore Creek is expected to be the largest copper mine in Canada, a tier-one jurisdiction, when it is put into production. NOVAGOLD is currently evaluating opportunities to sell all or a portion of its interest in Galore Creek and would apply the proceeds toward the development of Donlin Gold. NOVAGOLD has a strong track record of forging collaborative partnerships, both with local communities and with major mining companies.

 

1 Proven and Probable reserves of 0.57 million ounces and 33.28 million ounces respectively (504.8 million tonnes at an average grade of approximately 2.09 grams per tonne) which are included in Measured and Indicated resources of 0.63 million ounces and 38.38 million ounces respectively (541 million tonnes at an average grade of approximately 2.2 grams per tonne). See the Feasibility Study for further information.

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Scientific and Technical Information

Scientific and technical information contained herein with respect to Donlin Gold is derived from the “Donlin Creek Gold Project Alaska, USA NI 43-101 Technical Report on Second Updated Feasibility Study” dated November 18, 2011 compiled by AMEC (the “Feasibility Study”).  Kirk Hanson, P.E., Technical Director, Open Pit Mining, North America, (AMEC, Reno), Gordon Seibel, R.M. SME, Principal Geologist, (AMEC, Reno), Tony Lipiec, P.Eng. Manager Process Engineering (AMEC, Vancouver) are the Qualified Persons responsible for the preparation of the Feasibility Study, each of whom are independent “qualified persons” as defined by NI 43-101.

NOVAGOLD Contact:

Mélanie Hennessey

Vice President, Corporate Communications

Erin O’Toole

Analyst, Investor Relations

604-669-6227 or 1-866-669-6227

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, the timing of permitting and potential development of Donlin Gold, statements relating to NOVAGOLD’s future operating and financial performance, outlook, and the potential sale of all or part of NOVAGOLD’s interest in Galore Creek are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding perceived merit of properties; exploration results and budgets; mineral reserves and resource estimates; work programs; capital expenditures; timelines; strategic plans; completion of transactions; market prices for precious and base metals; intended use of proceeds; or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NOVAGOLD’s expectations include the uncertainties involving the need for additional financing to explore and develop properties and availability of financing in the debt and capital markets; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; the need for continued cooperation with Barrick Gold Corporation and Teck Resources Limited for the continued exploration and development of the Donlin Gold and Galore Creek properties; the need for cooperation of government agencies and native groups in the development and operation of properties; the need to obtain permits and governmental approvals; risks of construction and mining projects such as accidents, equipment breakdowns, bad weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements, unanticipated variation in geological structures, ore grades or recovery rates; unexpected cost increases, which could include significant increases in estimated capital and operating costs; fluctuations in metal prices and currency exchange rates; and other risk and uncertainties disclosed in NOVAGOLD’s Annual Information Form for the year-ended November 30, 2012, filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, and NOVAGOLD’s annual report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and in other NOVAGOLD reports and documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. NOVAGOLD’s forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made. NOVAGOLD assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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Cautionary Note to United States Investors

This press release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all resource and reserve estimates included in this press release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”), and resource and reserve information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "resource” does not equate to the term "reserves”. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SEC's disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning "measured mineral resources”, "indicated mineral resources” or "inferred mineral resources” or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute "reserves” by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimated "inferred mineral resources” may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource” exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of "contained ounces” in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves” by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of "reserves” are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by NOVAGOLD in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as "reserves” under SEC standards. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

(the “Corporation”)

Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

May 29, 2013

REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS

Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations

Common Shares represented at the Meeting:	254,847,669
Total issued and outstanding Common Shares as at record date:	316,644,652
Percentage of issued and outstanding Common Shares represented:	80.48%

General Business

1. The following nominees were elected as directors to serve until the close of the next annual general meeting or until their successors are duly elected or appointed:

Nominee	Votes For	% Votes For	Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
Sharon E. Dowdall	190,333,129	96.31%	7,285,132	3.69%
Marc Faber	178,757,668	90.46%	18,860,593	9.54%
Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan	188,345,015	95.31%	9,273,246	4.69%
Gregory A. Lang	190,368,576	96.33%	7,249,685	3.67%
Gillyeard J. Leathley	186,940,209	94.60%	10,678,052	5.40%
Igor Levental	188,356,274	95.31%	9,261,987	4.69%
Kalidas V. Madhavpeddi	187,773,072	95.02%	9,845,189	4.98%
Gerald J. McConnell	178,031,006	90.09%	19,587,255	9.91%
Clynton R. Nauman	195,655,528	99.01%	1,962,733	0.99%
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse	183,510,821	92.86%	14,107,440	7.14%
Anthony P. Walsh	187,619,163	94.94%	9,999,098	5.06%

2.  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as auditors of the Corporation until the close of the next annual general meeting of shareholders and the directors were authorized to determine their remuneration.

Special Business

3.  The shareholders approved the motion to authorize the Corporation to enter into an amending agreement to amend the escrow release terms under the escrow agreement dated May 22, 1987 among the founders of the Company, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and The Canada Trust Company to reflect the escrow release terms set forth in National Policy 46-201 Escrow for Initial Public Offerings.

For the Motion:	196,239,337 (99.31%)
Against the Motion:	1,356,517 (0.69%)
Total Shares Voted:	197,595,854 (62.40% of the issued and outstanding common shares)

4.  The shareholders approved the special resolution with respect to the continuance (the “Continuance”) of the Company under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “BCBCA”) from under the Companies Act (Nova Scotia) and the adoption of Articles compliant with the BCBCA upon the Continuance.

For the Motion:	196,722,336 (99.55%)
Against the Motion:	895,926 (0.45%)
Total Shares Voted:	197,618,262 (62.41% of the issued and outstanding common shares)

No other business was voted upon at the Meeting.

Dated:  June 3, 2013

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS HELD ON MAY 29, 2013FINAL SCRUTINEER’S REPORT1,355 SHARES

254,847,669 SHARES 254,849,024 SHARES

2     SHAREHOLDERS IN PERSON, REPRESENTING231 SHAREHOLDERS BY PROXY, REPRESENTING

233 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS, HOLDING316,647,59580.48 %

TOTAL ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING AS AT RECORD DATE:

PERCENTAGE OF OUTSTANDING SHARES REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING:JUNE'GLOVER SCRUTINEER

The figures reported by Computershare in its capacity as Scrutineer represent our tabulation of proxies returned to us by registered shareholders (and voting instruction forms returned directly to us by non-objecting beneficial holders, if applicable) combined with unaudited reports, of beneficial hoider voting supplied by one or more third parties. As such we are only responsible for and warrant the accuracy of our own tabulation. Computershare is not responsible for and does not warrant the accuracy of the unaudited reports of beneficial holders supplied by third parties.If Computershare has mailed voting instruction forms directly to non-objecting beneficial holders on behalf of issuers, these have been distributed on the basis of electronic files received by Computershare from intermediaries or their agents. As Computershare has no direct access to intermediary records, Computershare is unable to reconcile the details of non-objecting beneficial ownership as provided to us with the details of intermediary positions within the records of the Canadian Depository for Securities. In some cases, insufficient shares may be held within intermediary positions at the Depository as at record date to support the shares represented by voting instruction forms received directly from non-objecting beneficial holders or returned to us by third parties. In these cases, overvoting rules are applied as directed by the Chair.In addition, acting on the instructions of the Chair of the meeting, we may have included in our report on attendance, the details of beneficial holders attending in person, whose ownership we cannot directly confirm or verify but which may be supported by documentation such as a voting instruction form supplied by a third part'/. In such cases, Computershare makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy of the numbers included as a result of the instructions from the Chair, delivery of which to Computershare is hereby acknowledged by the recipient of this report, and assumes no liability or responsibility whatsoever for their inclusion in our report as Scrutineer,

JUNE GLOVER

SCRUTINEER

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSLD ON MAY 29,2013

	NUMBER OF SHARES		PERCENTAGE OF VOTES CAST
MOTIONS
WITHHELD/	ESC HOLDER NON VOTE	AGAINST	WITHHELD1
		ABSTAIN	ABSTAIN
SHARON E DOWDALL		190,333,129	0	7,285,132	1	0	#########	96.31%	0.00%	3.69%
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DR MARC FADER	178,757,668	0	18,860,593	'	0	#########	90.46%	0.00%	9.54% !
DR THOMAS S KAPLAN
188,345,015 )
9,273,246	0	57,229,408	95.31%	'	#########	#########
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GREGORY A LANG	190,368,576	0;	7,249,685	0	'	#########	96.33%	0.00%	3.67%
GILLYEARD J LEATHLEY	186,940,209	0	10,678,052	:	0	#########	94.60%	0.00%	5.40%
1	IGOR LEVENTAL	188,356,274
I KALIDAS V MADHAVPEDDI	187,773,072	1
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GERALD I MCCONNELL	178,031,006	0	19,587,255
u	CLYNTON R NAUMAN	1	1,962,733
1	RICK VAN NIEUWENHUYSE		183.510.821	0	14,107,440	0	57,229,408	92.86%	0 00%	7.14%
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS		252,770,956	2,076,713		0	99.19%	0.00%	81%
ESCROWED SHARES RELEASE RESOLUTION
CONTINUANCE RESOLUTION

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS VOTED BY PROXY:	231
TOTAL SHARES ISSUED &OUTSTANDING:	316,647,595
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TOTAL SHARES VOTED:	254,847,669
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TOTAL % OF SHARES VOTED:	80.48%

REPORT ON PROXI