People
People
“Donlin Gold is committed to providing high-quality employment opportunities in a remote region of the State, offering well-compensated positions that empower employees to support their families and thrive within their communities. Our success is built on strong relationships with Alaska Native Corporations and local communities, reflecting our steadfast commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth and long-term prosperity in the region.”
Shaun Tygart
Human Resources Manager,
Donlin Gold LLC
NOVAGOLD’s Commitment to People
At NOVAGOLD, our core values revolve around empowering each employee to reach their full potential, providing opportunities for every individual to make a meaningful impact, and ensuring that every voice is heard.
Donlin Gold is committed to supporting local Alaska Indigenous communities through various initiatives. This includes prioritizing local hiring preferences, fostering employment opportunities, providing assistance to business enterprises, promoting economic diversification, and offering preferential contract considerations for suppliers owned Local hiring by Native individuals or entities. These efforts align with specific Alaska Native employment and contracting requirements outlined in life-of-mine agreements with Calista and TKC.
As the project advances, our focus remains on developing programs that positively impact local communities. These programs encompass enhancements to infrastructure, support for education and health services, preservation of cultural heritage, creation of employment and business prospects, generation of income through the mining lease and surface use agreements with Calista and TKC, respectively, and a commitment to environmental restoration and protection.
NOVAGOLD and Donlin Gold People
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct hires for Donlin Gold’s field program were Alaska Natives | 82% | 80% | 44% |
| Donlin Gold LLC employees are Alaska Natives and Tribal Members | 47% | 53% | 41% |
| NOVAGOLD’s employees are women | 46% | 46% | 47% |
| NOVAGOLD’s employees are ethnic minorities | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| NOVAGOLD’s Board members are women | 30% | 27% | 30% |
| NOVAGOLD’s Board members are ethnic minorities | 30% | 36% | 40% |
