NOTE 6. MINERAL PROPERTIES (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2011
Extractive Industries [Abstract]
Issuance of 4,171,303 NOVAGOLD common shares	$ 43,512
Cost of subscription of shares in Copper Canyon	2,382
Cash consideration	58
Total consideration	45,952
Less net working capital acquired	(493)
Add Deferred income tax liability	14,813
Net cost of asset acquired	$ 60,272