Nordic Mining applies for temporary discharge permit

20 Jun 2026 18:36 CEST

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.

For more information, please visit www.nordicmining.com

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