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Northern Dynasty Minerals: Update on Veto Removal Negotiations and Order Setting Summary Judgement Timetable
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM) (NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 10
About this update from Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / 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\") provide an update on veto removal negotiations with the U.S. Government and on the recent order by Judge Gleason in the Alaska Federal District granting our motion to set a summary judgement briefing schedule for good cause shown. \"We continue to have active negotiations with government officials regarding the withdrawal of the illegal Obama/Biden-era veto,\" said Ron Thiessen, Northern Dynasty's President and CEO. \"It is still too early to tell where these efforts will land, but we remain optimistic that these discussions will continue to be fruitful and lead to a rationale resolution.\" \"It is important to keep in mind that we are pursuing a parallel track of negotiations and court action in the interest of keeping timelines as tight as possible,\" Mr. Thiessen continued. \"Summary judgement is a standard legal process that allows the court to evaluate the merits of the case based on the existing record, without requiring a full trial. If we are able to come to a resolution that removes this unlawful veto, obviating the need for continued litigation, then we can move to terminate the summary judgement process. This is, undoubtedly, our preferred outcome.\" Judge Gleason has now set the summary briefing schedule after receiving submissions by both the plaintiffs and the defendants. Under the order, the plaintiffs (the State of Alaska, Pebble Partnership and Iliamna Natives Ltd, et al.) will file their opening briefs by October 3, 2025. The Department of Justice (\"DOJ\") will then file their response brief by January 2, 2026 and the plaintiffs will file their response to the DOJ's briefs by February 27, 2026. The case against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remains stayed. Mr. Thiessen continued, \"We appreciate Judge Gleason's quick decision on the motions before her. With the schedule now set, we have a clear and defined timeline during which we can aim to arrive at a resolution. We remain committed to supporting U.S. policies that prioritize responsible, environmentally-sound domestic resource development and are committed to working constructively with regulatory agencies. Wit...