Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes Nordic Iron Ore to First North

Stockholm, October 1, 2018— Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that the trading in Nordic Iron Ore AB’s shares (short name: NIO) will commence today on Nasdaq First North in Stockholm. Nordic Iron Ore belongs to the basic materials sector and is the 60^th company to be admitted to trading on Nasdaq’s Nordic markets* in 2018.

Nordic Iron Ore is a mining development company that aims to resume and develop iron ore production at the Ludvika Mines in Blötberget and Håksberg. In addition, the company aims to develop the intermediate Väsman iron field. The company has all the necessary permits in place for the mine in Blötberget, and will be able to produce iron ore of extremely high quality from significant mineral resources. For more information, please visit www.nordicironore.se

“We see the fact that Nasdaq has now approved us for listing as a seal of approval, and the company is looking forward to operating in a listed environment,” said Lennart Eliasson, CEO of Nordic Iron Ore. “We are confident that the listing on Nasdaq First North will raise awareness of the company’s operations and also enhance the company's brand.”

”We welcome Nordic Iron Ore to Nasdaq First North,” said Adam Kostyál, SVP and Head of European Listings, Nasdaq. “Nordic Iron Ore will make a compelling addition to our basic materials sector, and we look forward to supporting them on their continued journey as a publicly traded company.”

Nordic Iron Ore AB has appointed Wildeco Ekonomisk Information AB as the Certified Adviser.

*Main markets and Nasdaq First North at Nasdaq Copenhagen, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq Stockholm.

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