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      Civil lawsuit in the Netherlands, interim decision regarding legal and procedural matters by the Rotterdam court

      Following a hearing to discuss legal aspects of the civil lawsuit filed by Cainquiama and nine individuals against Norsk Hydro’s Dutch entities and Norsk Hydro ASA, the Rotterdam Court has Wednesday, May 29, 2024, issued an interim decision in which it decided that the case will proceed to a further discussion in the lower court on the facts of the case.

      Alunorte
      The Alunorte alumina refinary is located in the city of Barcarena, state of Pará.

      Hydro denies the allegations brought forward by the claimants. The main allegation brought forward in the case is the alleged spill from Alunorte’s bauxite residue storage areas following heavy rainfall in Barcarena in 2018. Hydro reiterates that no such spill took place as confirmed by over 90 site inspections, including by the relevant authorities. 

      Alunorte’s and Albras’ activities in the region/in the Barcarena region are duly licensed, and operations at the plants are monitored and audited by the competent authorities. Hydro is committed to being a good neighbor, acting responsibly and putting health, environment and safety first wherever it operates.  

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      Halvor Molland

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