VP Commercial Ottar Nakken has today purchased 45,000 shares in Nordic Mining
ASA at an average price of NOK 1.317 per share. After the purchase Nakken holds
972,851 shares in Nordic Mining. In addition, Nakken has option to buy in total
550,000 shares in Nordic Mining; 215,000 shares at a price of NOK 3.15 per
share, 60,000 shares at a price of NOK 2.625 per share, and 275,000 shares at a
price of NOK 1.60 per share. The options are valid till June 2010.


Oslo, 11 January 2010
Nordic Mining ASA

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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