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Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. has filed a 'request for appeal' (RFA) against the US Army Corps of Engineers' negative Record of Decision regarding the Pebble Project in Alaska. The company believes the decision is legally unfounded and urges stakeholders to review the RFA, which highlights the importance of the project for Alaska's resource development. The appeal process is expected to conclude within 90 days, dependent on USACE's response. The Pebble Project aims to develop a significant mineral resource but faces regulatory hurdles despite previous environmental findings.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. has submitted a request for appeal to the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding a negative Record of Decision (ROD) on its Pebble Project. The ROD, issued on November 25, 2020, denied a key permit under the Clean Water Act, citing non-compliance with the compensatory mitigation plan. Despite the final Environmental Impact Statement, which reported minor ecological effects, the Pebble Partnership contests the findings of significant degradation and the ROD's conclusions, asserting they are legally unfounded. The appeal process should conclude within 90 days.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) announced that the State of Alaska, led by Governor Mike Dunleavy, will appeal the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) denial of a key permit for the Pebble Project. Governor Dunleavy criticized the USACE's November 25, 2020 decision as flawed and warned of its harmful implications for Alaska's resource development. The appeal aims to challenge the denial based on procedural and substantive grounds, asserting that mitigation requirements are unprecedented and inconsistent with state policy. Northern Dynasty expects the appeal to be filed within two weeks.

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Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. aims to challenge the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) rejection of its Compensatory Mitigation Plan for the Pebble Project. The Pebble Partnership, a subsidiary, plans to submit a request for appeal in January 2021, arguing that the USACE's findings were legally baseless and unprecedented in Alaska. The Pebble Project proposes extensive mitigation measures, including a 112,445-acre conservation area. The company claims that USACE's rejection was procedural and lacked adequate opportunity for response.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that its subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership, is preparing a request for appeal concerning the US Army Corps of Engineers' negative Record of Decision for the Pebble Project. The ROD denied a dredge and fill permit due to non-compliance with the Clean Water Act. The Pebble Partnership has 60 days to appeal, asserting that the decision contradicts the Environmental Impact Statement findings. Key economic forecasts for the project include significant tax revenues and local employment opportunities, which officials believe will benefit the Bristol Bay region and Alaska.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership's application for federal permits under the Clean Water Act was denied by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps found the project's compensatory mitigation plan non-compliant, claiming it is not in the public interest. Northern Dynasty criticized the decision as politically motivated and plans to appeal. They emphasized the project's potential socioeconomic benefits for Bristol Bay and the need for domestic mineral production, especially in light of national security concerns.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. has submitted a Compensatory Mitigation Plan (CMP) for the Pebble Project to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ahead of the November 18 deadline. The CMP aims to meet the mitigation requirements outlined by the USACE following a positive Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) published in July 2020. The plan is crucial for obtaining a federal Record of Decision necessary for the Pebble Project, which is expected to contribute economically and militarily to the U.S. while adhering to environmental standards.

Northern Dynasty Minerals (NYSE American: NAK) welcomed a recent US government initiative aimed at reducing reliance on foreign critical mineral supplies. The announcement on October 5, 2020, involved a $25 million investment in TechMet Ltd. for nickel and cobalt production, vital to electric vehicle and battery manufacturing. The Executive Order declared a national emergency due to dependence on foreign sources for essential minerals, including rhenium. The Pebble Project in Alaska, which Northern Dynasty owns, is positioned to help address these supply chain vulnerabilities by potentially producing 12,000 kg of rhenium annually, significantly boosting US output.