Oregangsproblemer

Oregangsproblemer is a phrase that translates to English as "ore gang problems" or more colloquially as "mining industry problems" but is generally used to refer to the various challenges and setbacks experienced by the Norwegian mining company Norsk Hydro's Hidra smelter in the 1980s. However, it has since become a catchall term describing the difficulties and controversies associated with the company's operations, particularly at the Hidra smelter.

The term gained national attention in Norway in the late 1980s and early 1990s due to a series of high-profile court cases, scandals, and environmental incidents linked to the Hidra smelter. These incidents included mass releases of toxic waste into the environment, allegations of corruption and embezzlement, and labor disputes. The cumulative effect of these events led to substantial public and media interest, public scrutiny, and company consequences.

Oregangsproblemer remains a term that is commonly used in Norway when discussing Norsk Hydro and its association with pollution, environmental concerns, and larger issues connected to industrial safety and accountability. Factual information about specific events associated with the name oregangsproblemer often appears inconclusively unless proven through evidence-based sources.