Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NAK)

[Oleblue]

Northern Dynasty: Pebble Partnership Consents to EPA’s Request for Additional 30-day Abeyance
May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025 Vancouver – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX: NDM; NYSE American: NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (“Pebble Partnership” or “PLP”) have informed the Court that they do not object to a motion from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) (collectively, the “defendants”) to hold the litigation in abeyance for a further 30 days. This is in addition to the 90-day abeyance that was requested by the defendants on February 14, 2025, to give the the new administration time to familiarize themselves with the issues presented in this case and to decide how they wish to proceed.

“We have not objected to the request for this additional and shorter abeyance because there still is not a confirmed Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Justice Department in place. This is an important position in any negotiation between a project proponent and a regulator, and for a process that could, hopefully, remove the veto and re-start the permitting process,” said Ron Thiessen, Northern Dynasty President and CEO.

About Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.

Northern Dynasty is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada. Northern Dynasty's principal asset, owned through its wholly owned Alaska-based U.S. subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership, is a 100% interest in a contiguous block of 1,840 mineral claims in Southwest Alaska, including the Pebble deposit, located 200 miles from Anchorage and 125 miles from Bristol Bay. The Pebble Partnership is the proponent of the Pebble Project.

For further details on Northern Dynasty and the Pebble Project, please visit the Company's website at www.northerndynastyminerals.com or contact Investor services at [phone] or within North America at 1-800-667-2114. Public filings, which include forward looking information cautionary language and risk factor disclosure regarding the Company and the Pebble Project can be found in Canada at www.sedarplus.ca and in the United States at www.sec.gov.

Ronald W. Thiessen
President & CEO

U.S. Media Contact:
Dan Gagnier, Gagnier Communications [phone]

Forward Looking Information and other Cautionary Factors

This document includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and under applicable provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements in this document, other than statements of historical facts, which address permitting and the development and production for the Pebble Project are forward-looking statements. These include statements regarding (i) the development plan for the Pebble Project (ii) the right-sizing and de-risking of the Pebble Project, (iii) the design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project development plan, including projected capital and operating costs, (iv) the social integration of the Pebble Project into the Bristol Bay region and benefits for Alaska, (v) the political and public support for the permitting process, (vi) the ability of the Pebble Project to ultimately secure all required federal and state permits, (vii) the ability of the Company and/or the State of Alaska to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA’s”) Final Determination process under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Record of Decision (“USACE ROD”) through legal actions; (viii) exploration potential of the Pebble Project, (ix) future demand for copper, gold and other metals, (x) if permitting is ultimately secured, the ability to demonstrate the Pebble Project is ultimately commercially viable, and (xi) the potential addition of partners in the Pebble Project. Although NDM believes the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements should not be in any way be construed as guarantees that the Pebble Project will secure all required government permits or regarding the ability of NDM to develop the Pebble Project in light of the USACE ROD and its subsequent remand decision and the EPA’s Final Determination, establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, achieve the required financing or develop the Pebble Project.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by NDM as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Assumptions used by NDM to develop forward-looking statements include the assumptions that (i) the Pebble Project will obtain all required environmental and other permits and all land use and other licenses without undue delay, (ii) any feasibility studies prepared for the development of the Pebble Project will be positive, (iii) NDM’s estimates of mineral resources will not change, and NDM will be successful in converting mineral resources to mineral reserves, (iv) NDM will be able to establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, and (v) NDM will be successful in its legal action against the EPA and the USACE and any action taken by the EPA in connection with the Final Determination will ultimately not be successful in restricting or prohibiting development of the Pebble Project.

The likelihood of future mining at the Pebble Project is subject to a large number of risks and will require achievement of a number of technical, economic and legal objectives, including (i) the current development plan may not reflect the ultimate mine plan for the Pebble Project, (ii) obtaining necessary mining and construction permits, licenses and approvals without undue delay, including without delay due to third party opposition or changes in government policies, (iii) finalization of the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (iv) the completion of feasibility studies demonstrating that any Pebble Project mineral resources that can be economically mined, (v) completion of all necessary engineering for mining and processing facilities, (vi) the ability of NDM to secure a partner for the development of the Pebble Project, and (vi) receipt by NDM of significant additional financing to fund these objectives as well as funding mine construction. NDM is also subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general economic and business conditions. Investors should also consider the risk factors identified in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and included in its annual report on Form 40-F filed on EDGAR (www.sec.gov), as well as the risk factors set out in the Company’s subsequent public continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov and its home jurisdiction filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

The National Environment Policy Act Environmental Impact Statement process requires a comprehensive “alternatives assessment” be undertaken to consider a broad range of development alternatives, the final project design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project and associated infrastructure may vary significantly from that currently contemplated. As a result, the Company will continue to consider various development options and no final project design has been selected at this time.

https://northerndynastyminerals.com/news/news-releases/2025/northern-dynasty-pebble-partnership-consents-to-epas-request-for-additional-30-day-abeyance/

[timberwolf7]

Looking to see how far its going to retrace. Plan to get 'some' this time around
for the same approach, take what it gives.

Good luck

[duder54]

I like NAK ,, been trading it in and out .. open gap at 70.. 86 (ish) is a 50% retracement 77 (ish) is a 61%... it has had some nice moves the last 4 months. lets see where they want to hold this .. best to all

[timberwolf7]

NAKs been sliding since late April. But today?? Chart is saying, this could get 'cheap'.

Wonder if its the CEOs comment regarding the 'potential' timeline to resolution of the permit
(something about a year??)

Disclaimer: own none, missed thrun up in April. Just monitoring and hoping to hear
about progress with that Alaskan based entity that appears to have gotten creative with
their denial of the permit, not to mention the epa.

[timberwolf7]

So up to a year to possibly clear the permit hurdles?? Now the question is, is that
only to get the EPA out of the way?

Or does that include the actions needed to get that Alaskan entity that NAK indicated
'abused' their power to deny them their permit as well? The one I believe they were
being forced to take to court to force this entity to FIX their 'errors'.. (CEO addressed it
in his letter of earlier this year)

Thanks in advance

[Oleblue]

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[sherman106]

The potential growth of Northern Dynasty is on the Horizon....... A good meeting, but it is long....... Go MAGA.............

https://pro.moneyandmomentum.com/p/awn_birthright_0325/LAWN5330/?cake_s1=48ed253c9dde46c8bfb0943204228d77&SID=4-8-25&h=true

[Oleblue]

Northern Dynasty Minerals With President, CEO And Director, Ronald Thiessen

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[slazenger7]

I can't talk out of my ass, because if I try, your face gets in the way every time -

[Fred 1942]

Every stock you buy is hopium.

[timberwolf7]

FYI: Your commentary can also be considered 'crap'

(smile)

[Oleblue]

But trading can be profitable 😃

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We are just getting started!
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[Scotttrader80]

This crap will continue to trade on Hopium. Just go to the White House website typing in Pebble Mine Alaska, NO RESULTS and there wont be any results as Trump killed the Pebble with his Great American Outdoors ACT.

[Scotttrader80]

Once again youre talking out of your ass. Meanwhile Trump has opened OFF SHORE mining instead of approving the Pebble



Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[slazenger7]

Looks like it's still there -

[sherman106]

MINE, BABY, MINE.................

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/trump-weighs-investments-in-critical-mineral-companies-burgum-says.html

[sherman106]

Slaz..... I see that your last Post has been DELETED. But now under the NEW Trump Rules:

Reduce public comment periods for some projects....................................................

So this will HELP Nak get thru the Stone Wall of Hot Air that was constant thru the years............. 28 days should bring Nak to roughly June 1, 2025, for some form of Permit Decision Making........

[sherman106]

The Trump administration is using emergency powers to speed up environmental reviews for oil, gas and mining projects.

The goal is to cut approval times from years to just 28 days maximum. The plan, announced Wednesday, focuses on oil, gas, coal, uranium projects, critical minerals like lithium and copper as well as geothermal and hydropower ventures. (Wind and solar projects are excluded.)

Companies can now submit a standardized form to request emergency processing. The Department of the Interior will use alternative compliance methods and expedited consultations to meet aggressive timelines.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the move is vital: “The United States cannot afford to wait. We are cutting through unnecessary delays to fast-track the development of American energy and critical minerals — resources that are essential to our economy, our military readiness and our global competitiveness.”

The new rules will…

Cut environmental assessments from about a year to two weeks
Shorten environmental impact statements from years to less than a month
Reduce public comment periods for some projects.
The policy uses emergency provisions in laws including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. The administration’s ability to defend its emergency rationale in court will likely determine the policy’s longevity.

Mining groups are praising the initiative. Rich Nolan of the National Mining Association emphasizes China’s dominance in critical minerals, noting that U.S. mine development is among the slowest in the world — a timeline the new 28-day policy aims to disrupt.

[slazenger7]

Getting your short-ass spanked hard today - all those constant efforts to squash the price have failed.

[sherman106]

https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/NAK/opinion

[marketbuy]

As of 4/24/2025

The Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF hold 1,077,631 shrs of NAK which is 10.24% of the COPJ ETF holdings. The largest holding in the ETF. Eric Sprott is a legend in energy and mining investments.

[Oleblue]

That article is 4 1/2 years old?

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[DollarDan]

A short video on Copper mining.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/copper-s-crucial-role-in-tech-s-future-u-s-production-challenges/vi-AA1ByDCn?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=75431cf92d814c04ad1eb0a2e7a33f73&ei=43

[sherman106]

Bernie........... The Biggest Gains in the market is spotting a Super Stock in a market with Rising POG prices........... Go Nak......

[BottomBounce]

🌎HAPPY EARTH DAY - This was a lake.

Now it’s just kilometers of millions of tons of sludge, made up of toxic chemicals & radioactive waste!

This is where they mine Neodymium! A main component in Wind turbines.

Shhh… we’re saving the planet 🤡

pic.twitter.com/tQcwSOmcWq

— Bernie (@Artemisfornow) April 22, 2025

$NAK

[Scotttrader80]

Thank Tom Collier

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/environmental-issues/breaking-secret-recordings-show-developers-lied-about-size-and-duration-of-pebble-mine-bragged-about-political-influence

[Scotttrader80]

The Great Outdoors Americans Act did not directly cause the Pebble Mine to be halted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers, after years of review, denied permits for the mine due to environmental concerns, especially the potential damage to Bristol Bay's salmon fishery. The EPA's decision, based on the Clean Water Act, was a significant factor in halting the mine's development.

[sherman106]

Gnot............. With POG going Parabolic, BILLIONS of Dollars in the Nak Ground is at Stake......... Do you think that Alaska and the US Government is going to walk away from that??????????????????????? According to your post, you have not posted in years. POG at the time may have been $1,200 oz......... Times are a changing.....

[sherman106]

Gnot........ SWEETNER is the POG is NOW $3,400 per oz., AND going HIGHER.........

[gnolfinvestor]

haven't posted in years
still own small holding ... 1/10th of original ... made money when stock ran up when trump first elected ... sold 1/2 at a very nice profit ... rode rest for free and then some ... sold that when trump's son said he liked salmon
but honestly, this has too many road blocks: 1)very bad management 2) local native tribes control land for right of way to mines - and don't look to relinquish control 3) army corps of engineers report was very negative 4) epa rules on waterways etc. may be relaxed with trump epa - but destroying salmon breeding area with mining waste into water system may be too much to overcome
THERE ARE MANY REASONS SUCH A VERY VERY VALUABLE MINING PROJECT CANNOT GET APPROVAL

[Joe Kaplan]

Evidently Eric Sprott and Company have an elephant in NAK as a number 1 target.
https://sprottetfs.com/media/v03ppd3b/copj-factsheet.pdf
Interesting......Very Interesting.... Do some research on Sprott.

[sherman106]

https://stockstotrade.com/news/northern-dynasty-minerals-ltd-nak-news-2025_04_15/

[sherman106]

Northern Dynasty Minerals Soars: Is Now the Time to Delight?

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Written by Tim Bohen
Reviewed by Ben Sturgill
Fact-checked by Ellis Hobbs
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NAK+4.63%
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. stocks have been trading up by 8.25 percent due to promising mining developments.

Key Developments Shaping the Stock

Amid rising demand for domestic minerals, the recent executive order by President Trump provides fresh opportunities for Northern Dynasty Minerals with their Pebble Project.
Stock prices for Northern Dynasty Minerals have surged significantly following favorable news from the executive order supporting US mining operations.
The Pebble Mine project in Alaska is now under a brighter spotlight due to new opportunities stemming from policy changes.
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Live Update At 13:03:43 EST: On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. stock [NYSE American: NAK] is trending up by 8.25%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below.

Earnings Overview and Financial Health

The financial journey of Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) offers a mix of challenges and hopes. At the heart of the company’s operations lies the Pebble Mine project — a giant undertaking requiring significant resources. The latest executive order aligns well with their strategic direction, potentially offering a boost. As traders closely watch the company’s movements, it is crucial to remember the importance of risk management. As Tim Bohen, lead trainer with StocksToTrade says, “For me, trading is more about managing risk than finding the next big mover.” Currently, the company is yet to generate revenue from the project, reflected in their financial reports with losses amounting to $22.55M for the past year. It’s a steep hill to climb, with financial voltages such as operating expenses crossing the $5M mark.

Profitability ratios are in the red, with e.g., a tall price-to-earnings ratio suggests strong anticipation or speculation over future success. As of now, investors cling to hopes based more on strategic alignments and less on tangible profits. The company holds about $137M in assets, which provides some line of defense against setbacks. However, with liabilities shadowing toward $40M, the equilibrium is delicate.

A revisit to financial strengths reveals limited long-term debts, an aspect providing breathing room. Yet, the current ratio stands at 0.5, projecting some near-term liquidity risks. It aligns with some long nights for the management tackling cash flow hurdles. An insight into management effectiveness metrics, like returns on assets and equity, portrays challenges with negative returns hinting at ongoing operational struggles.

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These financial underpinnings, tied closely with market sentiment and regulatory shifts, shape the stock’s progression. A specter of risk embeds itself within every decision investors make. Still, the echoes of such executive orders tug closer for those who see Pebble Project’s transformative potential for the company’s future.

Analyzing Potential Market Impact of the Executive Order

This strategic pivot is more than just a news headline for the northern miners in Alaska. Pretend for a moment, standing beside the rugged terrains of Pebble Mine, with the vision of a tech-integrated, environmentally-conscious mining future ahead. Through his executive order, President Trump has pulled back the curtain on an enriched domestic mining era. This is not just paperwork; it’s a chance for Northern Dynasty Minerals to leap from constraint to opportunity.

In the context of investors dawdling over NAK stocks, the words of speculation strengthened with this order. The surge is not merely a number but a hopeful stride toward further acceptance and capitalization on the vast Alaskan resources. Like many shifts in economic policies, the ripple effects could emulate the strategic rise of production lines, attracting new collaborators who echo for expansion.

In the realms of finance rivers, the tricky current is the need to manage lobbying, environmental concerns, and long-term profitability integration. Think of Pebble Mine as both the ember and flame lighting the path for Northern Dynasty Milestones. But remember, the alluring gains may not arrive right away. Flags have surged, but the effectiveness of these regulatory blessings hangs in the balance of time and perseverance.

[nowwhat2]

Yeah but the share price keeps on climbing....
You don't seem to have noticed.
.

[Scotttrader80]

The Pebble Mine is a proposed massive open-pit gold and copper mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska, at the headwaters of the largest wild sockeye salmon ecosystem on Earth. It's owned by Northern Dynasty Minerals, a financially struggling company. The project has faced significant opposition due to its potential environmental impact on the Bristol Bay fishery. Major mining companies, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Anglo American, Rio Tinto, and First Quantum Minerals, have all abandoned the project. The Pebble Mine has been a major concern for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The project was also a concern for the last three U.S. Administrations, which denied permits or vetoed the project.

[Scotttrader80]

STILL NO MENTION of the Pebble mine on the White House website.

[sherman106]

Let's get NAK mine up and running...... The USA needs the metals, and it is lunacy to have China supply crucial raw materials...... Go Nak........

[BottomBounce]

"The toxic damage from mining rare elements. Securing just one ton of rare earth elements produces 2,000 tons of toxic waste" https://www.dw.com/en/toxic-and-radioactive-the-damage-from-mining-rare-elements/a-57148185 $NAK

[BottomBounce]

"Both methods produce mountains of toxic waste, with high risk of environmental and health hazards. For every ton of rare earth produced, the mining process yields 13kg of dust, 9,600-12,000 cubic meters of waste gas, 75 cubic meters of wastewater, and one ton of radioactive residue. This stems from the fact that rare earth element ores have metals that, when mixed with leaching pond chemicals, contaminate air, water, and soil. Most worrying is that rare earth ores are often laced with radioactive thorium and uranium, which result in especially detrimental health effects. Overall, for every ton of rare earth, 2,000 tons of toxic waste are produced." https://hir.harvard.edu/not-so-green-technology-the-complicated-legacy-of-rare-earth-mining/ $NAK

[Oleblue]

This stock has been getting more attention since Nov when the OBV started to turn up.
Looking at the longer term chart, you can see that there is overhead resistance at $1.25

[sherman106]

https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/NAK/opinion

[Joe Kaplan]

Another good day....NAK up 4.75 percent today on yahoo quote.

Perma Bears must be taking a beating on the miners here

[Scotttrader80]

A bunch of years ago NAK traded in the $15.00 Range when Angle American donated $500 Million to the cause. Play it forward 20 years, No PERMIT after multiple companies donated to the cause. Rio Tinto Mitsubishi First Quantum all donated money for a piece of the Pebble pie only to be thanked for their donation but NO PIE

TRUMP shot down this mine his first administration following the path of previous administrations

Go to the WHITE HOUSE website then type in PEBBLE mine, the results should clue you in

[Jmc1299]

This could see multi dollars pending on decisions I don't know why any one would be selling other then for a lil profit imo

[timberwolf7]

Question is, whats the timeline going to be...

And if they are successful in forcing the unit in Alaska to be
honest (yeah, a big hurdle when you are dealing with corrupt people),
how long is that going to take. Cause given Trumps declaration of the need
for minerals, wouldn't surprise me if the EPA under its new leadership, responds
quickly.

[nowwhat2]

Northern Dynasty Minerals - The Great Up And Comer

[Scotttrader80]

In February 2025, court proceedings were suspended for 90 days at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the USACE. This followed the confirmation of a new EPA administrator and Trump's executive order supporting critical mineral projects. However, it still remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will support Pebble this time around, as the previous rejection was made during his first term.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/whats-next-us-copper-mine-26-copper-projects-watch

[sherman106]

As we sit and await approval of the Permit, Nak Gold in the ground is generating HUGE INCREASING VALUES............

https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2025-04-09/golds-safe-haven-allure-grows-us-bond-yields-see-sharp-rise

[nowwhat2]

Thing's one kick ass chart altight. am sure we can all agree on that.

Last .84 Up .04 (6%)



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[BottomBounce]

$NAK $.01 coming