June 8 (Reuters) - NovaGold Resources Inc NG.TO :
* NOVAGOLD RESOURCES - RELEASED STATEMENT ISSUED BY THOMAS S. KAPLAN, CHAIRMAN OF CO, WHO ALSO REPRESENTS LARGEST SHAREHOLDER OF CO
* NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC - KAPLAN IN HIS STATEMENT ADDRESSES REPORT ISSUED ON CO BY SHORT SELLER J CAPITAL RESEARCH ON MAY 28, 2020