Norwegian court rules against mining waste dumping in pristine fjord

Norway's supreme court blocked the government's permit to allow a mining company to release waste into Førde fjord, ending a 17-year campaign by local opposition groups.

First covered Oct 7, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Norwegian court rules against mining waste dumping in pristine fjord — Image via theguardian.com

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34d Guardian Environment This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste? — The Norwegian government has given a permit to a mining company to release waste into Førde fjord despite a 17-year battle by campaigners and a supreme court…

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eur-lex.europa.eu Pdf (eur-lex.europa.eu)

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Appeared in: 2026-10-08 (#13) · 2026-10-09 (#14)

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