Reference is made to the stock exchange notice 17 June 2026 regarding the Norwegian State's loss in the appeal case against the NGOs. Nordic Mining ASA ("Nordic Mining" or the "Company"), has through its subsidiary Engebø Rutile and Garnet AS ("ERG") submitted an application to the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment for a temporary discharge permit, pursuant to Section 11 of the Norwegian Pollution Control Act.
The application concerns a temporary discharge permit for tailings from Nordic Mining's operations at Engebø, where the company produces rutile and garnet, critical minerals and titanium feedstock essential to modern industries in Europe and globally. Nordic Mining is not a direct party to the Supreme Court case, and the ruling does not affect current operations at Engebø. The temporary discharge permit application is intended as an extension and in parallel with the existing permit while authorities assess implications of the ruling.
"As a consequence of the Supreme Court ruling, we have submitted an application for a temporary discharge permit to ensure a predictable framework for continued operations. While activities at Engebø continue as normal, establishing clear conditions for future operations is important", says Finn Ivar Marum, CEO of Nordic Mining.
Strong support from Norwegian authorities
Despite the outcome in the Supreme Court, Nordic Mining notes the continued support from Norwegian authorities. The Company remains confident in the robustness of its documentation and its long-term ability to operate at Engebø in accordance with strict regulatory requirements.
The Company will further provide updates as relevant developments occur.
About Nordic Mining:
Nordic Mining ASA ("Nordic Mining" or the "Company"), listed on Euronext Oslo Børs, is a resource company focused on critical minerals. The Company is currently in the ramp-up phase at Engebø on the west coast of Norway, the first greenfield mine established in Norway in 40 years. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Engebø Rutile and Garnet AS ("ERG"), Nordic Mining holds the mining rights and required permits for a significant mineral deposit estimated to support a 39-year life of mine, positioning the Company as one of very few natural rutile producers globally and the only garnet producer in Europe. In addition, the Group holds a landowner agreement for a high-purity quartz deposit in the Kvinnherad Municipality in Norway, where test results confirm world-class quality. Nordic Mining is now progressing the project toward regulatory approval. With significant growth opportunities beyond current operations at Engebø, Nordic Mining's portfolio is of high international standards and provides a solid long -term value basis for its shareholders.
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