Northern Dynasty: Timelines for Summary Judgement Case Updated to Reflect 43-day Federal Shutdown

Core Viewpoint - Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. is resuming its lawsuit in Alaska Federal Court following a 43-day federal government shutdown, with new timelines established for the case proceedings [1][2][3] Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The plaintiffs, including the State of Alaska and Pebble Partnership, have filed their opening briefs, with the Department of Justice required to respond by February 16, 2026, an extension from the original January 2, 2026 deadline [2] - The plaintiffs will then have until April 15, 2026, to file their response to the DOJ's brief [2] - Northern Dynasty's CEO expressed concerns over the extended timeline, emphasizing the desire for government officials to withdraw the veto that is being contested [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Northern Dynasty is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada, with its primary asset being a 100% interest in 1,840 mineral claims in Southwest Alaska, including the Pebble deposit [4] - The Pebble Project is located 200 miles from Anchorage and 125 miles from Bristol Bay, and is being promoted by the Pebble Partnership [4]