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Northern Dynasty Minerals provides an update regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to extend the deadline for reviewing the Pebble Project in Alaska. The EPA's actions, including the commitment to consider new information, signal a potential pathway for the project’s development. CEO Ron Thiessen expressed cautious optimism about the evolving review process. The Pebble Limited Partnership emphasized the project's feasibility, highlighting its minimal environmental impact on the Bristol Bay fishery and its alignment with the U.S. need for essential minerals in renewable energy.

Northern Dynasty Minerals has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Pebble Project in Alaska, projecting a Net Present Value (NPV) of $2.3 billion at a 7% discount rate. The project anticipates producing 6.4 billion pounds of copper and 7.4 million ounces of gold over 20 years, with an IRR of 15.7%. The PEA offers three potential expansion scenarios, which could extend mine life beyond 100 years. The project aims to contribute over $8 billion to the local economy, providing significant employment opportunities and supporting the U.S.'s low-carbon goals.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) announced that its 100%-owned Pebble Limited Partnership has filed a motion in court, requesting the U.S. EPA to expedite its decision on the 2014 Proposed Determination. This request echoes concerns raised by Alaska regarding the EPA's delay since the determination's withdrawal in 2019. CEO Ronald Thiessen emphasized the importance of a timely decision to prevent regulatory stagnation. The State of Alaska has supported this motion, emphasizing the need for a court-imposed schedule on the EPA for a resolution.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) has completed its summer work program for the Pebble Project in Alaska. The program focused on environmental baseline studies, site maintenance, and compliance inspections. It employed local residents, contributing positively to the local economy. The company aims to develop the Pebble Project sustainably, addressing economic challenges in the region while delivering essential metals for clean energy. Forward-looking statements highlight potential risks, including permitting challenges and the need for financing.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE American: NAK) expressed disappointment over the U.S. EPA's recent decision to file a motion regarding a lawsuit from environmental groups challenging the agency's withdrawal of its 2019 'Proposed Determination' on the Pebble Project in Alaska. CEO Ron Thiessen criticized political interference in scientific processes, emphasizing the importance of the Pebble Project for local economies and its potential in supporting green energy goals. The company remains committed to navigating the regulatory challenges and is focused on the project's permitting process, which includes monitoring developments closely.

Northern Dynasty Minerals (NYSE American: NAK) announced the results of the 2021 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its proposed Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum-silver-rhenium project in Alaska. The PEA presents strong financial metrics: a 20-year mine could yield an IRR of 15.8% with a net present value of $2.3 billion at long-term metal prices; expansion scenarios suggest an IRR of 18.2% to 21.5% and NPV of $5.8 billion to $8.5 billion. Each scenario indicates significant metal production potential, while emphasizing new environmental standards for mining.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE American: NAK) announced that its subsidiary, the Pebble Limited Partnership, has a new Review Officer assigned for its appeal concerning the negative Record of Decision issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Pebble Project in Alaska.

The appeal process is expected to extend over a year due to its complexity, involving around 200,000 documents. The company asserts that the ROD findings are unsupported and contrary to law, impacting their permitting efforts for a significant copper-gold project.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. announced that the recent 8.1 magnitude earthquake in Alaska had minimal impact on its Pebble Project. The company’s assessments indicated ground movement at the site was 20-30 times less than the seismic events considered for tailings facility stability. President & CEO Ron Thiessen emphasized that their facilities are designed to withstand extreme seismic events, including a 9.2 magnitude earthquake from 1964. The Pebble Project is pivotal for mineral development in Alaska, with ongoing evaluations as part of the state permitting process.