Nordic Mining ASA: The Norwegian state loses appeal case against NGOs
Reference is made to earlier stock exchange notices from Nordic Mining ASA ("Nordic Mining") regarding the legal dispute between the NGOs Friends of the Earth Norway / Nature and Youth and the Norwegian state regarding the validity of the discharge permit held by Nordic Mining's subsidiary Engebø Rutile and Garnet AS ("ERG"). The Norwegian Supreme Court has today ruled in favor of the NGOs concluding that the discharge permit is invalid. ERG is not a party to the case and the ruling is only binding on the state. The Supreme Court limits its assessment to the reasons provided in the