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May 2026

Pebble “veto” lawsuit entering final stages

The legal challenge to the EPA’s protection of Bristol Bay is entering its final stage before a judicial decision. Since Northern Dynasty Minerals and the State of Alaska have asked for a summary judgement, this case won’t go to trial. Instead, attorneys will present oral arguments to the judge, who will decide the outcome later … Continued

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February 2026

DOJ officially defends EPA’s Final Determination

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A key priority for Northern Dynasty Minerals is to have EPA’s 2023 Final Determination – 404(c) “veto” – removed. It is currently in litigation with the EPA, seeking a summary judgement on the merits of its case rather than going to a full trial. On February 17, 2026, this litigation reached a significant milestone when … Continued

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November 2025

NDM receives final funding tranche from mystery investor ahead of schedule

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Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), owner of the proposed Pebble Mine project, announced in October 2025 that it had received the final tranche of a royalty-linked investment totaling US $12 million. The final tranche had been expected by December 31, 2025, so the October payment came in more than two months ahead of the deadline. This … Continued

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August 2025

No EPA settlement; court case likely to drag on

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Northern Dynasty Minerals’ shares rose at the prospect of a settlement between Northern Dynasty Minerals and the EPA, when recent court filings indicated that some members of the Trump administration were open to reconsidering the 2023 EPA action to restrict mining activity at the deposit. Northern Dynasty Minerals released a July 4 update quoting from … Continued

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February 2025

Northern Dynasty agrees to a 90-day pause in EPA lawsuit

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New EPA leadership wants time to review the case Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM) said it has agreed to a 90-day abeyance in its legal suit against the U.S. EPA. Ron Thiessen, NDM President and CEO said that the pause would give the new administration “time to familiarize themselves with the issues presented in this case … Continued

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February 2025

Critical Minerals Consistency Act, Copper, and China

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Would China be the ultimate beneficiary of a developed Pebble mine? Pebble developer Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM) cited the Critical Mineral Consistency Act as a favorable indicator that gives CEO Ron Thiessen an optimistic outlook for future development of the Pebble deposit. The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 passed the U.S. House of Representatives … Continued

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December 2024

What to watch for in 2025

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As we head into a new year and a new administration, what should we be looking for in Pebble developments? Will a resource development-friendly administration affect Northern Dynasty Minerals’ (NDM) success in battling regulatory challenges? Will the economy chill – or invigorate – investor appetite for risky investments? There’s no clear answer to these questions, … Continued

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December 2024

Risky Business

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A prospective investor or other person reviewing Northern Dynasty for a prospective investor should not consider an investment in Northern Dynasty unless the investor can sustain an economic loss of their entire investment.” – Northern Dynasty Mineral’s Management Discussion and Analysis, September 30, 2024. The Pebble project at its core is a business proposition, one … Continued

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July 2024

Lawsuits, legislation and finances: Pebble news roundup

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News Roundup

In April 2024 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reaffirmed that it wouldn’t issue a key permit for the Pebble project. The decision culminated a years-long appeals process that followed the Corps’ initial 2020 decision to deny developers a Clean Water Act (CWA) 404 permit. In January 2023, the EPA released a Final Determination … Continued

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July 2024

Could Chevron decision affect Pebble mine?

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In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a longstanding precedent called “Chevron deference” that had given federal agencies a lot of authority for how they implemented complex laws like the Clean Water Act. The Court took this action in a case entitled Loper Bright in which the Court reviewed an interpretation of the Magnuson-Stevens … Continued