Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS | |
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands) | |
| | As of August 31, 2022 | | | As of November 30, 2021 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 61,932 | | | $ | 91,124 | |
Term deposits | | | 70,000 | | | | 78,000 | |
Notes receivable (Note 4) | | | 24,204 | | | | — | |
Other assets (Note 6) | | | 977 | | | | 327 | |
Current assets | | | 157,113 | | | | 169,451 | |
Notes receivable (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 23,572 | |
Investment in Donlin Gold (Note 5) | | | 6,608 | | | | 3,576 | |
Other assets (Note 6) | | | 2,860 | | | | 2,253 | |
Total assets | | $ | 166,581 | | | $ | 198,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 807 | | | $ | 682 | |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | | | 1,773 | | | | 2,637 | |
Other liabilities (Note 8) | | | 878 | | | | 1,064 | |
Current liabilities | | | 3,458 | | | | 4,383 | |
Promissory note (Note 7) | | | 121,117 | | | | 115,723 | |
Other liabilities (Note 8) | | | 1,130 | | | | 464 | |
Total liabilities | | | 125,705 | | | | 120,570 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7 and 8) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Common shares | | | 1,981,785 | | | | 1,978,520 | |
Contributed surplus | | | 83,130 | | | | 82,216 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (2,000,253 | ) | | | (1,959,165 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (23,786 | ) | | | (23,289 | ) |
Total equity | | | 40,876 | | | | 78,282 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 166,581 | | | $ | 198,852 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on October 4, 2022. They are signed on the Company’s behalf by:
/s/ Gregory A. Lang, Director |
/s/ Anthony P. Walsh, Director |
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts) |
|
|
Three months ended August 31, |
|
|
Nine months ended August 31, |
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative (Note 10) |
|
$ |
4,872 |
|
|
$ |
4,883 |
|
|
$ |
15,420 |
|
|
$ |
15,204 |
|
Equity loss – Donlin Gold (Note 5) |
|
|
9,412 |
|
|
|
6,748 |
|
|
|
21,893 |
|
|
|
12,914 |
|
|
|
|
14,284 |
|
|
|
11,631 |
|
|
|
37,313 |
|
|
|
28,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(14,284 |
) |
|
|
(11,631 |
) |
|
|
(37,313 |
) |
|
|
(28,118 |
) |
Interest expense on promissory note |
|
|
(2,198 |
) |
|
|
(1,506 |
) |
|
|
(5,394 |
) |
|
|
(4,420 |
) |
Accretion of notes receivable |
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
631 |
|
|
|
2,347 |
|
Other income (expense), net (Note 11) |
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
818 |
|
|
|
988 |
|
|
|
34 |
|
Loss before income taxes and other items |
|
|
(16,123 |
) |
|
|
(11,680 |
) |
|
|
(41,088 |
) |
|
|
(30,157 |
) |
Income tax expense |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(110 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(110 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
(16,123 |
) |
|
|
(11,790 |
) |
|
|
(41,088 |
) |
|
|
(30,267 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive gain (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
|
|
(761 |
) |
|
|
(1,457 |
) |
|
|
(497 |
) |
|
|
1,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
(16,884 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,247 |
) |
|
$ |
(41,585 |
) |
|
$ |
(29,252 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.09 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted (thousands) |
|
|
333,337 |
|
|
|
331,641 |
|
|
|
333,172 |
|
|
|
331,442 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands) |
|
|
Three months ended August 31, |
|
|
Nine months ended August 31, |
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(16,123 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,790 |
) |
|
$ |
(41,088 |
) |
|
$ |
(30,267 |
) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity loss – Donlin Gold |
|
|
9,412 |
|
|
|
6,748 |
|
|
|
21,893 |
|
|
|
12,914 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
2,105 |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
|
|
6,301 |
|
|
|
6,187 |
|
Interest expense on promissory note |
|
|
2,198 |
|
|
|
1,506 |
|
|
|
5,394 |
|
|
|
4,420 |
|
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
|
|
(423 |
) |
|
|
(906 |
) |
|
|
(264 |
) |
|
|
620 |
|
Accretion of notes receivable |
|
|
(212 |
) |
|
|
(639 |
) |
|
|
(631 |
) |
|
|
(2,347 |
) |
Change in fair value of marketable securities |
|
|
647 |
|
|
|
168 |
|
|
|
(66 |
) |
|
|
(316 |
) |
Other operating adjustments |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6 |
|
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (Note 13) |
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
984 |
|
|
|
(1,506 |
) |
|
|
644 |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(1,644 |
) |
|
|
(1,877 |
) |
|
|
(9,967 |
) |
|
|
(8,139 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from term deposits |
|
|
62,000 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
78,000 |
|
|
|
86,000 |
|
Purchases of term deposits |
|
|
(62,000 |
) |
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
|
(70,000 |
) |
|
|
(80,799 |
) |
Proceeds from note receivable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
Funding of Donlin Gold |
|
|
(8,438 |
) |
|
|
(6,901 |
) |
|
|
(24,925 |
) |
|
|
(15,025 |
) |
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(8,438 |
) |
|
|
68,099 |
|
|
|
(16,925 |
) |
|
|
65,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Withholding tax on share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,122 |
) |
|
|
(731 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,122 |
) |
|
|
(731 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(278 |
) |
|
|
(217 |
) |
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
581 |
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(10,360 |
) |
|
|
66,005 |
|
|
|
(29,192 |
) |
|
|
56,887 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
72,292 |
|
|
|
51,788 |
|
|
|
91,124 |
|
|
|
60,906 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
61,932 |
|
|
$ |
117,793 |
|
|
$ |
61,932 |
|
|
$ |
117,793 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF EQUITY |
(Unaudited, US dollars and shares in thousands) |
|
|
Nine months ended August 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
Common shares |
|
|
Contributed |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
surplus |
|
|
deficit |
|
|
AOCL* |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, 2021 |
|
|
332,416 |
|
|
$ |
1,978,520 |
|
|
$ |
82,216 |
|
|
$ |
(1,959,165 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,289 |
) |
|
$ |
78,282 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,091 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,091 |
|
Performance share units (PSUs) settled in shares |
|
|
430 |
|
|
|
1,731 |
|
|
|
(1,731 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
144 |
|
|
|
550 |
|
|
|
(550 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Withholding tax on PSUs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,122 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,122 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,995 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(9,995 |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
February 28, 2022 |
|
|
332,990 |
|
|
$ |
1,980,801 |
|
|
$ |
79,904 |
|
|
$ |
(1,969,160 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,111 |
) |
|
$ |
68,434 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
347 |
|
|
|
984 |
|
|
|
(984 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(14,970 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(14,970 |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
May 31, 2022 |
|
|
333,337 |
|
|
$ |
1,981,785 |
|
|
$ |
81,025 |
|
|
$ |
(1,984,130 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,025 |
) |
|
$ |
55,655 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(16,123 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(16,123 |
) |
Other comprehensive loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(761 |
) |
|
|
(761 |
) |
August 31, 2022 |
|
|
333,337 |
|
|
$ |
1,981,785 |
|
|
$ |
83,130 |
|
|
$ |
(2,000,253 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,786 |
) |
|
$ |
40,876 |
|
|
|
Nine months ended August 31, 2021 |
|
|
|
Common shares |
|
|
Contributed |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
surplus |
|
|
deficit |
|
|
AOCL* |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, 2020 |
|
|
330,412 |
|
|
$ |
1,972,029 |
|
|
$ |
81,203 |
|
|
$ |
(1,918,629 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,876 |
) |
|
$ |
110,727 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,042 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,042 |
|
PSUs settled in shares |
|
|
574 |
|
|
|
1,460 |
|
|
|
(1,460 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
345 |
|
|
|
777 |
|
|
|
(777 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Withholding tax on PSUs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(731 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(731 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(7,956 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(7,956 |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
778 |
|
|
|
778 |
|
February 28, 2021 |
|
|
331,331 |
|
|
$ |
1,974,266 |
|
|
$ |
80,277 |
|
|
$ |
(1,926,585 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,098 |
) |
|
$ |
104,860 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,095 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,095 |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
618 |
|
|
|
(618 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(10,521 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(10,521 |
) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,694 |
|
|
|
1,694 |
|
May 31, 2021 |
|
|
331,525 |
|
|
$ |
1,974,884 |
|
|
$ |
81,754 |
|
|
$ |
(1,937,106 |
) |
|
$ |
(21,404 |
) |
|
$ |
98,128 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
(521 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(11,790 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(11,790 |
) |
Other comprehensive loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,457 |
) |
|
|
(1,457 |
) |
August 31, 2021 |
|
|
331,678 |
|
|
$ |
1,975,405 |
|
|
$ |
83,283 |
|
|
$ |
(1,948,896 |
) |
|
$ |
(22,861 |
) |
|
$ |
86,931 |
|
* Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) operate in the mining industry, focused on the exploration for and development of gold mineral properties. The Company has no realized revenues from its planned principal business purpose. The Company’s principal asset is a 50% interest in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, USA. The Donlin Gold project is owned and operated by Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”), a limited liability company that is owned equally by wholly-owned subsidiaries of NOVAGOLD and Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).
The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (“interim statements”) of NOVAGOLD are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with NOVAGOLD’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended November 30, 2021. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements and certain information and footnote disclosures required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) have been condensed or omitted.
The functional currency for the Company’s Canadian operations is the Canadian dollar and the functional currency for the Company’s U.S. operations is the United States dollar. References in these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes to $ refer to United States dollars and C$ to Canadian dollars. Dollar amounts are in thousands, except for per share amounts.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Contingent note receivable
A portion of the proceeds related to the sale of Galore Creek to Newmont includes a $75,000 note receivable, contingent upon the approval of a Galore Creek project construction plan by the owner(s). The Company has not assigned a value to the contingent note receivable as management determined that the approval of the Galore Creek project construction was not probable as of the closing of the Galore Creek sale or in subsequent periods. The contingent note will be recognized when, in management’s judgement, it is probable that the payment will occur, and that the amount recorded will not reverse in future periods.
Investment in affiliates
Investments in unconsolidated ventures over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not control, are accounted for under the equity method and include the Company’s investment in the Donlin Gold project. The Company identified Donlin Gold as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) as the entity is dependent on funding from its owners. All funding, ownership, voting rights, and power to exercise control is shared equally on a 50/50 basis between the owners of the VIE. Therefore, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss is its equity investment in Donlin Gold.
The equity method is a basis of accounting for investments whereby the investment is initially recorded at cost and the carrying value is adjusted thereafter to include the investor’s pro rata share of post-acquisition earnings or losses of the investee, as computed by the consolidation method. Cash funding increases the carrying value of the investment. Profit distributions received or receivable from an investee reduce the carrying value of the investment.
Donlin Gold is a non-publicly traded equity investee owning an exploration and development project. Therefore, the Company assesses whether there has been a potential triggering event for other-than-temporary impairment by assessing the underlying assets of the equity investee for recoverability and assessing whether there has been a change in the development plan or strategy for the project. If the underlying assets are not recoverable, the Company will record an impairment charge equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the investee and its fair value.
Share-based payments
The Company records share-based compensation awards exchanged for employee services at fair value on the date of the grant and expenses the awards in the Consolidated Statements of Loss over the requisite employee service period. The fair values of stock options are determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair values of PSUs are determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model. The Company’s estimates may be impacted by certain variables including, but not limited to, stock price volatility, employee stock option exercise behaviors, additional stock option grants, estimates of forfeitures, the Company’s performance, and the Company’s performance in relation to its peers.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 3 – SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer considers the business from a geographic perspective considering the performance of our investments in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, USA (Note 5).
NOTE 4 – NOTES RECEIVABLE
On July 27, 2018, the Company sold its interest in the Galore Creek project to a subsidiary of Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”) for cash proceeds of $100,000, a $75,000 note receivable due on the earlier of the completion of a Galore Creek pre-feasibility study or July 27, 2021, a $25,000 note receivable due on the earlier of the completion of a Galore Creek feasibility study or July 31, 2023, and a contingent note for $75,000 upon approval of a Galore Creek project construction plan by the owner(s). The Company received $75,000 from Newmont on July 27, 2021.
As of August 31, 2022, the carrying value of the $25,000 note receivable was $24,204 including $3,256 of accumulated accretion. The carrying value of the note receivable is being accreted to $25,000 over five years at a discount rate of 3.6% based on quoted market values for Newmont debt with a similar term.
A contingent note for $75,000 is receivable upon approval of a Galore Creek project construction plan by the owner(s). No value was assigned to the final $75,000 contingent note receivable. The Company determined that Galore Creek project construction approval was not probable as of the closing of the Galore Creek sale. The Company’s assessment did not change as of August 31, 2022.
NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT IN DONLIN GOLD
The Donlin Gold project is owned and operated by Donlin Gold, a limited liability company in which wholly-owned subsidiaries of NOVAGOLD and Barrick each own a 50% interest. Donlin Gold has a board of four representatives, with two representatives selected by Barrick and two representatives selected by the Company. All significant decisions related to the Donlin Gold project require the approval of at least a majority of the Donlin Gold board.
Changes in the Company’s Investment in Donlin Gold are summarized as follows:
| | Three months ended August 31, | | | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Balance – beginning of period | | $ | 7,582 | | | $ | 4,572 | | | $ | 3,576 | | | $ | 2,614 | |
Share of losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mineral property expenditures | | | (9,280 | ) | | | (6,650 | ) | | | (21,567 | ) | | | (12,680 | ) |
Depreciation | | | (120 | ) | | | (98 | ) | | | (291 | ) | | | (234 | ) |
Accretion | | | (12 | ) | | | — | | | | (35 | ) | | | — | |
| | | (9,412 | ) | | | (6,748 | ) | | | (21,893 | ) | | | (12,914 | ) |
Funding | | | 8,438 | | | | 6,901 | | | | 24,925 | | | | 15,025 | |
Balance – end of period | | $ | 6,608 | | | $ | 4,725 | | | $ | 6,608 | | | $ | 4,725 | |
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
The following amounts represent the Company’s 50% share of the assets and liabilities of Donlin Gold. Donlin Gold capitalized the initial contribution of the Donlin Gold property as Non-current assets: Mineral property with a carrying value of $64,000, resulting in a higher carrying value of the mineral property for Donlin Gold than that of the Company.
| | As of August 31, 2022 | | | As of November 30, 2021 | |
| | | | |
Current assets: Cash, prepaid expenses and other receivables | | $ | 10,185 | | | $ | 3,815 | |
Non-current assets: Right-of-use assets, property and equipment | | | 2,153 | | | | 1,417 | |
Non-current assets: Mineral property | | | 32,615 | | | | 32,615 | |
Current liabilities: Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and lease obligations | | | (5,686 | ) | | | (1,584 | ) |
Non-current liabilities: Reclamation and lease obligations | | | (659 | ) | | | (687 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 38,608 | | | $ | 35,576 | |
NOTE 6 – OTHER ASSETS
| | As of August 31, 2022 | | | As of November 30, 2021 | |
Other current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts and interest receivable | | $ | 397 | | | $ | 302 | |
Receivable from Donlin Gold | | | 330 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 250 | | | | 25 | |
| | $ | 977 | | | $ | 327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other long-term assets: | | | | | | | | |
Marketable equity securities | | $ | 1,850 | | | $ | 1,830 | |
Right-of-use assets | | | 989 | | | | 396 | |
Office equipment | | | 21 | | | | 27 | |
| | $ | 2,860 | | | $ | 2,253 | |
NOTE 7 – PROMISSORY NOTE
The Company has a promissory note payable to Barrick of $121,117, comprised of $51,576 in principal, and $69,541 in accrued interest at U.S. prime plus 2%. The promissory note resulted from the agreement that led to the formation of Donlin Gold, where the Company agreed to reimburse Barrick for a portion of their expenditures incurred from April 1, 2006 to November 30, 2007. The promissory note and accrued interest are payable from 85% of the Company’s share of revenue from future mine production or from any net proceeds resulting from a reduction of the Company’s interest in Donlin Gold. The carrying value of the promissory note approximates fair value.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 8 – OTHER LIABILITIES
| | As of August 31, 2022 | | | As of November 30, 2021 | |
Other current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Remediation liabilities | | $ | 734 | | | $ | 840 | |
Lease obligations | | | 144 | | | | 224 | |
| | $ | 878 | | | $ | 1,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other long-term liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Remediation liabilities | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 280 | |
Lease obligations | | | 850 | | | | 184 | |
| | $ | 1,130 | | | $ | 464 | |
NOTE 9 – FAIR VALUE ACCOUNTING
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the significance of the inputs used in making the measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, accounts receivable, receivable from Donlin Gold, note receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and promissory note. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their carrying value due to the short‐term nature of their maturity. The Company’s financial instruments initially measured at fair value and then held at amortized cost include cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, accounts receivable, receivable from Donlin Gold, note receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and promissory note. The Company’s marketable equity securities are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and as such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the marketable equity securities was $1,850 at August 31, 2022 ($1,830 at November 30, 2021), calculated as the quoted market price of the marketable equity security multiplied by the quantity of shares held by the Company.
NOTE 10 – GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
| | Three months ended August 31, | | | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Share-based compensation (Note 12) | | $ | 2,105 | | | $ | 2,050 | | | $ | 6,301 | | | $ | 6,187 | |
Salaries and benefits | | | 1,607 | | | | 1,625 | | | | 5,033 | | | | 4,948 | |
Office expense | | | 750 | | | | 595 | | | | 2,228 | | | | 1,798 | |
Professional fees | | | 246 | | | | 409 | | | | 930 | | | | 1,416 | |
Corporate communications and regulatory | | | 162 | | | | 202 | | | | 922 | | | | 849 | |
Depreciation | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
| | $ | 4,872 | | | $ | 4,883 | | | $ | 15,420 | | | $ | 15,204 | |
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 11 – OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
| | Three months ended August 31, | | | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Interest income | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 658 | | | $ | 338 | |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | | | 423 | | | | 906 | | | | 264 | | | | (620 | ) |
Change in fair market value of marketable securities | | | (647 | ) | | | (168 | ) | | | 66 | | | | 316 | |
| | $ | 147 | | | $ | 818 | | | $ | 988 | | | $ | 34 | |
NOTE 12 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
| | Three months ended August 31, | | | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Stock options | | $ | 1,195 | | | $ | 1,157 | | | $ | 3,580 | | | $ | 3,557 | |
Performance share unit plan | | | 855 | | | | 831 | | | | 2,550 | | | | 2,456 | |
Deferred share unit plan | | | 55 | | | | 62 | | | | 171 | | | | 174 | |
| | $ | 2,105 | | | $ | 2,050 | | | $ | 6,301 | | | $ | 6,187 | |
Stock options
A summary of stock options outstanding and activity during the nine months ended August 31, 2022 are as follows:
| | Number of stock options (thousands) | | | Weighted- average exercise price per share | | | Weighted- average remaining contractual term (years) | | | Aggregate intrinsic value | |
November 30, 2021 | | | 8,602 | | | $ | 5.43 | | | | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 1,987 | | | | 6.71 | | | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (1,086 | ) | | | 3.99 | | | | | | | | | |
Cancelled | | | (194 | ) | | | 7.67 | | | | | | | | | |
August 31, 2022 | | | 9,309 | | | $ | 5.80 | | | | 2.14 | | | $ | 2,979 | |
Vested and exercisable as of August 31, 2022 | | | 6,066 | | | $ | 4.86 | | | | 1.31 | | | $ | 2,979 | |
The following table summarizes other stock option-related information:
| | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Weighted-average assumptions used to value stock option awards: | | | | | | | | |
Expected volatility | | $ | 46.5 | % | | | 47.3 | % |
Expected term of options (years) | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
Expected dividend rate | | | — | | | | — | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.3 | % |
Expected forfeiture rate | | | 2.9 | % | | | 3.0 | % |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value | | $ | 3.16 | | | $ | 3.66 | |
Intrinsic value of options exercised | | $ | 3,630 | | | $ | 6,837 | |
Cash received from options exercised | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
As of August 31, 2022, the Company had $3,691 of unrecognized compensation cost related to 3,243,000 non-vested stock options expected to be recognized and vest over a period of approximately 2.25 years.
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited, US dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Performance share units
A summary of PSU awards outstanding and activity during the nine months ended August 31, 2022 are as follows:
| | Number of PSU awards (thousands) | | | Weighted- average grant day fair value per award | | | Aggregate intrinsic value | |
November 30, 2021 | | | 1,583 | | | $ | 5.94 | | | | | |
Granted | | | 517 | | | | 6.75 | | | | | |
Vested | | | (745 | ) | | | 3.69 | | | | | |
Performance adjustment | | | (56 | ) | | | 3.69 | | | | | |
Cancelled | | | (42 | ) | | | 7.69 | | | | | |
August 31, 2022 | | | 1,257 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | $ | 1,518 | |
As of August 31, 2022, the Company had $4,221 of unrecognized compensation cost related to 1,257,200 non-vested PSU awards expected to be recognized and vest over a period of approximately 2.25 years.
The following table summarizes other PSU-related information:
| | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Performance multiplier on PSUs vested | | | 93 | % | | | 150 | % |
Common shares issued (thousands) | | | 430 | | | | 574 | |
Total fair value of common shares issued | | $ | 2,903 | | | $ | 5,723 | |
Withholding tax paid on PSUs vested | | $ | 2,122 | | | $ | 731 | |
NOTE 13 – NET CHANGE IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| | Nine months ended August 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | $ | (684 | ) | | $ | 1,403 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 144 | | | | (286 | ) |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | | | (860 | ) | | | (473 | ) |
Remediation liabilities | | | (106 | ) | | | — | |
| | $ | (1,506 | ) | | $ | 644 | |
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Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) |
In Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, “NOVAGOLD”, the “Company”, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations constitutes management’s review of the factors that affected our financial and operating performance for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021, as well as other information we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and with Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. References herein to $ refer to United States dollars and C$ to Canadian dollars.
Overview
We operate in the gold mining industry, primarily focused on advancing the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. The Donlin Gold project is held by Donlin Gold LLC (“Donlin Gold”), a limited liability company owned equally by wholly-owned subsidiaries of NOVAGOLD and Barrick.
Our corporate goals include continuing to advance the Donlin Gold project toward a construction decision; maintaining support for Donlin Gold among the project’s stakeholders; promoting a strong safety, sustainability, and environmental culture; maintaining a favorable reputation of NOVAGOLD; and preserving a healthy balance sheet. Our operations primarily relate to the delivery of project milestones, including the achievement of various technical, environmental, sustainable development, economic and legal objectives, obtaining necessary permits, completion of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of engineering designs and the financing to fund these objectives.
Donlin Gold highlights
Community engagement
Donlin Gold is fortunate to have time-tested partnerships with Calista and The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC), owners of the mineral and surface rights, respectively. The project’s location on private lands specially selected for mineral development potential pursuant to the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is a key attribute that distinguishes it from most other mining assets in Alaska. Donlin Gold’s commitment to meaningful tribal engagement throughout project development and permitting has been reinforced by decades of reliable and dependable engagement with the community.
Donlin Gold continues to work with Calista and TKC in all aspects of outreach and feedback in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) region in the areas of education, health and safety, cultural traditions, and environmental initiatives, including creating a subsistence committee comprised of independent regional stakeholders with varying views on development initiatives in recent years, among other activities.
In the third quarter, Donlin Gold signed two additional Shared Values Statements with villages in the Y-K region for a total of 11 (Akiak, Sleetmute, Napaimute, Crooked Creek, Napaskiak, Nikolai, Tuluksak, Upper Kalskag, Stony River, Pilot Station, and Toksook Bay) that formalize current engagement with key local communities. These agreements with Donlin Gold expand upon the long-term relationships already established with these communities and address specific community needs such as water, sewer, and solid waste projects; the ice road that connects remote villages in the Y-K region; salmon and other aquatic life studies; and suicide and public safety prevention programs.
Calista and Donlin Gold continued their proactive, bipartisan outreach in Alaska and Washington DC in the third quarter to highlight the thoroughness of the project’s environmental review and permitting processes as well as the benefits the project would deliver to Native Alaskans. Alaska’s U.S. Senators have consistently expressed their long-term support of the Donlin Gold project.
Permitting
Permitting in Alaska has been a tremendous achievement to date and a substantial undertaking over many years to ensure a diligent, thorough, transparent, and inclusive process for all involved, including stakeholders from the Y-K region.
The State’s Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 certification (the “401 Certification”) of the Federal CWA Section 404 permit was formally appealed to the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) in June 2020, and the ADEC Commissioner referred the appeal to an Administrative Law Judge for review. The appeal focused on three narrow issues related to compliance with the State’s water quality standards near the mine site. On April 12, 2021, the Administrative Law Judge issued his opinion for the Commissioner’s consideration recommending the 401 Certification be vacated. The ADEC Commissioner issued his decision to uphold the 401 Certification on May 27, 2021. The decision was appealed on June 28, 2021 in Alaska’s Superior Court by Earthjustice on behalf of Orutsararmiut Native Corporation (ONC). On December 29, 2021, the Court issued an order dismissing the case without prejudice and remanding the 401 Certification to ADEC for consideration of additional technical information provided by Donlin Gold. The existing 401 Certification remains in effect during the remand period. On May 16, 2022, ADEC’s Division of Water upheld the 401 Certification based on the record, including the additional technical information for mercury and temperature. On June 13, 2022, Earthjustice and ONC requested that the ADEC Commissioner conduct an additional adjudicatory hearing on the part of the Division of Water’s decision related to potential water temperature effects in Crooked Creek. On July 14, 2022, the ADEC Commissioner granted the request for the adjudicatory hearing review. The briefing process is underway and we expect the hearing process to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022 or the first quarter of 2023.
In April 2020, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ (ADNR) Division of Oil and Gas agreed to reconsider its decision on the State Right-of-Way (ROW) agreement and lease authorization for the buried natural gas pipeline. Under the reconsideration, on September 10, 2020, the ADNR issued for additional public comment a revised Consideration of Comments document. This document describes how the ADNR considered public input that was solicited in the ROW review, including how cumulative effects are addressed in the decision. The comment period on the document ended on November 9, 2020. On July 19, 2021, the ADNR Commissioner completed the reconsideration and upheld the ROW agreement and lease authorization. On August 9, 2021, two parties requested that the Commissioner conduct a further reconsideration. The first party was Earthjustice representing ONC, Cook Inletkeeper, and three villages. The second party was an individual who operates an outdoor guiding business around the pipeline route. The Commissioner rejected both further reconsideration requests on August 19, 2021. On September 20, 2021, Earthjustice, representing ONC, Cook Inletkeeper, and three villages, filed an appeal of the State ROW in Alaska Superior Court. An appeal was also filed by the second party individual in September 2021. The two appeals have been consolidated into a single case that is pending before the Alaska Superior Court based in Anchorage, Alaska. Legal briefings are being prepared by the parties and we anticipate a decision on the two appeals in the first half of 2023.
In November 2020, the ADNR published an initial public notice for comment on Donlin Gold’s 12 applications for water rights for the mine site and transportation facilities, which closed on December 15, 2020. Water rights are for local surface water sources and groundwater to be used for process water, dust control, fire protection, and potable water. In March 2021, the ADNR held a second two-week public notice period, which closed on March 26, 2021. All the final Water Rights were issued on June 29, 2021 by ADNR’s Division of Mining Land and Water. In July, they were administratively appealed to the ADNR Commissioner by Earthjustice, ONC, and five villages. On April 25, 2022, the ADNR Commissioner denied the appeal; however, Earthjustice, ONC and the five villages appealed the Commissioner’s decision in Alaska Superior Court on May 25, 2022. ADNR filed the Administrative Record with the Court on September 12, 2022, and the appellants are preparing their initial brief. A decision is expected in 2023.
Donlin Gold, working with its Native Corporation partners, continues to support the State of Alaska to advance other permits and certificates needed for the project. Donlin Gold applied for a new air quality permit from ADEC, which is expected to be in place when the current permit expires in mid-2023. The Donlin Gold air quality permit renewal is required to update that emissions controls reflect best technology and re-confirm that air quality standards will be met. A draft permit is expected to be issued for public comment by the end of 2022. Donlin Gold is also preparing an updated Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for regularly scheduled renewal by ADEC expected to be in place by mid-2023. Donlin Gold is working with Calista, TKC, ADNR, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on re-locating easements and public ROWs in the project area. ADNR issued the proposed re-location plan for public comment in summer 2022 and the final decision is expected by the end of 2022. The field work related to the issuance of the Alaska Dam Safety certificates recommenced during the third quarter of 2022.
Donlin Gold project
During the third quarter, the Donlin Gold board approved an increase in the 2022 drilling program from approximately 34,000 meters to 42,000 meters. In September 2022, the drilling portion of the program was completed with assays anticipated to be completed in early 2023. A total of 141 holes were drilled for a total of approximately 42,300 meters, including an additional 43 holes and 8,700 meters above the original 2022 plan. The drilling program included tight spaced grid drilling in structural domains and in-pit and below-pit drilling in sparsely drilled areas of the open pit, platform mapping to confirm mineralization continuity and key geological controls in representative areas of the deposit, waste rock facility condemnation drilling, and geotechnical drilling for the Alaska Dam Safety certificates (13 holes, 491 meters, not included in above total).
Project planning is also underway to advance geologic modeling and interpretation work for an updated resource model and engineering activities for use in an updated project feasibility study. Additionally, metallurgical testing, hydrogeology and geochemistry works, as well as infrastructure planning are underway. The owners of Donlin Gold LLC are also updating various engineering studies before making a decision whether to proceed to update the project feasibility study. Ultimately, the information should assist in determining the next steps to update the Donlin Gold feasibility study and initiate the engineering work necessary to advance the project design before reaching a construction decision. The owners will advance the Donlin Gold project in a financially disciplined manner with a strong focus on environmental stewardship, engineering excellence, a strong safety culture and continued community engagement.
Our share of funding for the Donlin Gold project in the first nine months of 2022 was $24,925. In 2022, with the additional drilling completed, we now expect our share of Donlin Gold funding to be approximately $32,000, including $23,000 for follow-up drilling, camp improvements and studies, and $9,000 for permitting, community engagement and administration.
The Donlin Gold board must approve a construction program and budget before the Donlin Gold project can be developed. The timing of the required engineering work and the Donlin Gold board’s approval of a construction program and budget, the receipt of all required governmental permits and approvals, and the availability of financing, commodity price fluctuations, risks related to market events and general economic conditions among other factors, will affect the timing of and whether to develop the Donlin Gold project. Among other reasons, project delays could occur as a result of public opposition, litigation challenging permit decisions, requests for additional information or analysis, limitations in agency staff resources during regulatory review and permitting, or project changes made by Donlin Gold.
We record our interest in the Donlin Gold project as an equity investment, which results in our 50% share of Donlin Gold’s expenses being recorded in the income statement as an operating loss. The investment amount recorded on the balance sheet primarily represents unused funds advanced to Donlin Gold.
Consolidated Financial Results
Third quarter 2022 compared to 2021
In the third quarter of 2022, Net loss increased by $4,333 from 2021, primarily due to the expanded Donlin Gold work program, higher interest expense on the Barrick promissory note, a decrease in the fair market value of marketable securities, lower accretion income due to the maturity of the $75,000 Newmont note in July 2021, and foreign exchange movements, partially offset by increased interest earned on cash and term deposits.
First nine months 2022 compared to 2021
In the first nine months of 2022, Net loss increased by $10,821 from 2021, primarily due to the expanded Donlin Gold work program, higher interest expense on the Barrick promissory note, lower accretion income, and a decrease in the fair market value of marketable securities, partially offset by foreign exchange movements and increased interest income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity overview
At present, we believe we have sufficient working capital available to cover anticipated funding of the Donlin Gold project and corporate general and administrative costs until a decision to commence engineering and construction is reached by the Donlin Gold board for the Donlin Gold project, at which point substantial additional capital will be required. Future financings to fund construction are anticipated through debt, equity, project specific debt, and/or other means. Our continued operations are dependent on our ability to obtain additional financing or to generate future cash flows. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in our efforts to raise additional capital on terms favorable to us, or at all. For further information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021, as filed with the SEC and the Canadian Securities Regulators on January 26, 2022, section Item 1A, Risk Factors – Our ability to continue the exploration, permitting, development, and construction of the Donlin Gold project, and to continue as a going concern, will depend in part on our ability to obtain suitable financing.
Our anticipated expenditures in fiscal year 2022 are approximately $48,000, including $32,000 to fund the Donlin Gold project, $13,000 for corporate general and administrative costs, $2,000 for withholding taxes on share-based compensation and $1,000 for working capital and other items.
Our financial position includes the following as of August 31, 2022:
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Cash and cash equivalents of $61,932. |
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Term deposits of $70,000 denominated in U.S. dollars and held at Canadian chartered banks with high investment-grade ratings and maturities of one year or less. |
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Notes receivable of $25,000 due on the earlier of the completion of a Galore Creek feasibility study or July 27, 2023, and a note for $75,000 fully contingent upon approval of a Galore Creek project construction plan by the owner(s). |
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Promissory note payable to Barrick of $121,117, including accrued interest at U.S. prime plus 2%. The promissory note and accrued interest are payable from 85% of the Company’s share of revenue from future Donlin Gold project production or from any net proceeds resulting from a reduction of the Company’s interest in Donlin Gold. |
Cash flows
In the third quarter of 2022 cash and cash equivalents decreased by $10,360, primarily to fund our share of Donlin Gold and for corporate administrative expenses. The increase in cash used in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 2021 was primarily due to the expanded Donlin Gold work program in 2022. In July 2021, we received proceeds of $75,000 on the Newmont notes.
In the first nine months of 2022 cash and cash equivalents decreased by $29,192, primarily to fund our share of Donlin Gold, for corporate administrative expenses, and for withholding taxes on share-based payments, partially offset by a net $8,000 received from term deposits. The increase in Net cash used in operating activities during the first nine months of 2022 compared to 2021 was primarily due to the timing of corporate liability insurance payments. Net cash used in investing activities increased in 2022 due to the expanded Donlin Gold work program, partially offset by a net increase in net proceeds received from term deposits. In 2021, we received proceeds of $75,000 on the Newmont notes. Net cash used in financing activities increased in 2022 due to higher withholding tax on share-based compensation (no cash was used for CEO and CFO withholdings in 2021).
Outstanding share data
As of September 27, 2022, the Company had 333,390,237 common shares issued and outstanding. Also, as of September 27, 2022, the Company had: i) a total of 9,298,579 stock options outstanding; 8,161,681 with a weighted-average exercise price of $5.79 and the remaining 1,136,898 of those stock options with a weighted-average exercise price of C$7.67; and ii) 1,257,200 PSUs and 291,860 deferred share units outstanding. Upon exercise or pay out, as applicable, of the foregoing convertible securities, the Company would be required to issue a maximum of 11,476,239 common shares.