NovaGold, Paulson Advisers complete $1B deal for Barrick’s 50% stake in Donlin Gold (NG:NYSE)

NovaGold Resources (NYSE:NG) and Paulson Advisers said Tuesday they successfully closed their previously disclosed acquisition of Barrick Mining’s (B) 50% interest in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, establishing new ownership to advance the project.

At closing, NovaGold (NYSE: