10 Metal Stocks with Insider Buying in 2025

2. NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG)

Insider Transactions: 12.00%

NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG) is ranked among the 10 metal stocks with insider buying in 2025. Negative second-quarter results at NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG), following the additional ownership acquisition in Donlin Gold.

Based in Vancouver, NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG) explores and develops precious metal projects in the U.S. The company’s principal asset is its 50% interest in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, covering ~29,000 hectares. Established in 1984, the company pursues long-term development of one of the highest-grade gold deposits globally.

On June 3, 2025, the company, in collaboration with Paulson Advisers, announced the successful closing of their previously disclosed acquisition of Barrick Mining Corporation’s 50% interest in the Donlin Gold project. The transaction was valued at a total of $1 billion. With Paulson’s ownership at 40% and NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG)’s ownership increased from 50% to 60% in the company, Donlin Gold LLC advances the Donlin Gold project in Alaska.

Following the acquisition, NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG) released its Q2 2025 results on June 25, 2025. The report indicated a net loss of $54.3 million. While the increased acquisition shows promise, the company indicated that it would take approximately two years and $80 million in cost to update the feasibility study on the Donlin Gold project.

Despite these headwinds, the top executives’ confidence in the stock remains sturdy since insider ownership in the last six months saw an uptick of 12%.