Billionaire Gold Shopping

A stunning development in the gold investment world has just unfolded. Barrick Gold, a major player in the gold industry, has announced that it is selling its entire 50% stake in the massive Donlin Gold project in Alaska for up to $1.1 billion. The buyers? None other than billionaire investor John Paulson and NovaGold Resources.

• The transaction includes $1 billion in cash and an option to buy debt owed to Barrick.
• Under the terms of the deal, Paulson will acquire 80% of Barrick’s stake, while NovaGold will take the remaining 20%, bringing its total ownership of the project to 60%.
• The deal is expected to close by Q3 2025.

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Why John Paulson’s Involvement Is a Game-Changer

Paulson’s entry into Donlin is not just a vote of confidence – it’s a tactical masterstroke by one of the most successful investors in modern history. Famous for making $4 billion betting against the U.S. housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, Paulson later turned his attention to gold and natural resources, recognizing them as essential hedges against inflation, devaluation, and systemic risk.

“Gold is a currency of last resort,” Paulson said. “It’s the one thing that will always retain value in the face of economic uncertainty.”

What This Means for Donlin

Donlin Gold has long been hailed as a “sleeping giant” of the gold world – housing 39 million ounces of gold (measured and indicated) in one of the most politically stable regions on Earth. Yet its development has been stalled by high capex, environmental concerns, and shifting corporate priorities.

• With Barrick stepping aside and John Paulson stepping in, the narrative around Donlin could shift dramatically:
• • Fresh capital could pour into feasibility studies, infrastructure, and community relations.
• • Investor sentiment around the project could turn more bullish, especially as gold flirts with all-time highs.
• • Tokenization prospects could reemerge if the project stays stalled — unlocking a new path to value.

The Tokenization Angle

Paulson has long been a believer in technology and innovation as it relates to finances and investments. Tokenizing the unmined gold would be ideal for him and Donlin.

“Tokenizing the unmined gold would be a bold move,” Paulson said. “It would be like creating a digital vault, where investors can own a piece of gold without the need for mining.”

NatGold: Unlocking Trillions Without Digging a Hole

NatGold proposes a revolutionary model for a new kind of gold-backed digital asset. Instead of extracting physical gold from the ground, NatGold suggests tokenizing in-ground, certified gold reserves and giving investors digital ownership of real, untouched wealth.

Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: Turning Gold Into National Power

In early 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reasserting U.S. control over its critical mineral supply chains. But behind that was a bigger vision – one that hasn’t yet been fully understood by markets or the media…

• Imagine a digital, tokenized vault containing certified gold from Donlin and Pebble Creek, rare earths from Texas and Wyoming, copper, lithium, and antimony from Montana to Nevada.
• All tokenized. All transparent. All backed by geological truth.

Eco-Patriotism: A New Manifest Destiny

Let’s be clear: This isn’t about pillaging the environment. It’s not about open pits and cyanide leaching. It’s about eco-patriotism — the belief that we can protect our wild and beautiful lands while still securing our economic future.

“This isn’t resource exploitation. It’s resource recognition,” Paulson said.

The Prophet of Profit

Stay tuned. Donlin’s story just entered its next chapter – and the world’s most famous gold bug is writing the script.