NovaGold Resources is trading at $7.90, up +6.61%, amid broader strength across gold miners.
- No new company-specific announcement was identified for August 19, 2026; the latest notable update was the August 11 appointment of financial advisers for the Donlin Gold project.
- The move also reflects expectations that the Federal Reserve may avoid further rate increases.
- Reuters reported gains in basic-resources stocks ahead of the FOMC minutes.