Percentage of equity method investment acquired.

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The percentage amount of an equity method investment which has been sold.

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This element represents the transaction costs of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Represents the total number of directors on the board of an unconsolidated venture, including those selected by the reporting entity and/or the venture partner.

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Represents the number of directors on the board of unconsolidated ventures, which directors are selected by the reporting entity's venture partners.

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Represents the amount of working capital adjustment paid during the period.

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- Definition

This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(12))
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147480566/210-10-S99-1

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- Definition

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 825
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (f)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482907/825-10-50-28

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 323
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
-Subparagraph (a)(1)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147481687/323-10-50-3

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Note 5 - Investment in Donlin Gold (Details Textual) - Donlin Gold [Member] $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2025 USD ($)	May 31, 2026 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2025	Jun. 02, 2025
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost		$ 64,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	60.00%	60.00%	60.00%	50.00%
Unconsolidated Ventures, Number of Directors		4
Unconsolidated Ventures, Number of Directors, Selected By the Reporting Entity		2
Barrick [Member]
Unconsolidated Ventures, Number of Directors Selected By Venture Partners		2
Barrick [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Percentage Sold	50.00%
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost	$ 1,000,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		60.00%
NovaGold Resources Alaska [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost	$ 200,000
Equity Method Investment, Percentage Acquired	10.00%
Working Capital Adjustment	$ 980
Equity Method Investment, Transaction Costs	9,070
Donlin Gold Holdings [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost	$ 800,000
Equity Method Investment, Percentage Acquired	40.00%