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NioCorp Project to Expand Production to 8 Made-in-USA Critical Minerals Over a 40-Year Mine Life with an Estimated $4.1 Billion Pre-Tax NPV8%¹
NioCorp reports the results of an updated 2026 Feasibility Study for its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project outlining the project’s evolution into a 40-year, integrated U.S. operation with a Net Present Value exceeding $4 billion that is expected to produce eight critical-mineral products from a single ore body.
NioCorp to Host Webcast on Aug. 11 to Discuss Elk Creek Feasibility Study Results
NioCorp will host a live webcast on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss the results of its updated feasibility study for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.
Lockheed Martin and NioCorp Sign MOU
NioCorp announced the signing of an MOU with Lockheed Martin regarding the potential purchase of up to 15 tonnes/year of scandium oxide from NioCorp, in either oxide form or in the form of aluminum-scandium alloys, over the next 10 years.
NioCorp to Appear on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” Program Today at 8:30 p.m. ET
Mark A. Smith, Executive Chairman and CEO of NioCorp will appear on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” program today at 8:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Chery Kang and Sri Jegarajah.
China Is Closing the Door on Heavy Rare Earth Exports for Good, NioCorp CEO Warns in Fox News Op-Ed
FoxNews.com today published an opinion-editorial by Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments, warning that China’s current export restrictions on heavy rare earth exports are not a temporary negotiating tactic but a permanent strategic decision.
Nebraska Passes Law Giving NioCorp More Flexibility in Achieving State Tax Incentives
NioCorp today announced that the State of Nebraska has enacted legislation designed to give NioCorp greater flexibility in qualifying for approximately $200 million over 10 years in state tax benefits.
NioCorp to Participate in Maxim Group’s “Mining the Industrial Supply Chain” Conference on Apr. 21
NioCorp is pleased to announce that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will participate in Maxim Group’s virtual “Mining The Industrial Supply Chain” conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
NioCorp Reaches Non-Binding Agreement with Traxys North America for Potential Purchase of All of NioCorp’s Remaining Planned Products
NioCorp today announced that it has entered into a non-binding agreement with Traxys North America outlining a long-term marketing and offtake arrangement for NioCorp’s remaining planned critical minerals products from its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.
NioCorp Reports Voting Results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting
NioCorp today announced voting result details from the election of directors at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, held on April 6, 2026 in Denver, CO.
NioCorp to Host Live Webinar on Construction of Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project Mine Portal
Headlining the event will be NioCorp Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith and COO Scott Honan, along with Jake Whitefoot from Nebraska’s Gana Trucking and Excavating, who will provide an update following the launch of construction on the mine portal at the Company’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.
Congressman Adrian Smith Starts Dig of NioCorp’s Elk Creek Project Mine Portal
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) officially launched excavation last week of the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project mine portal during a tour and briefing on the project with county and local Nebraska officials.
NioCorp Launches Construction of Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project Mine Portal
NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NB), a leading U.S. critical minerals developer, today announced that construction of the main access to the underground portion of the Company’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the “Elk Creek Project”) in southeast Nebraska has now begun.
NioCorp Announces Closing of $100.0 Million Public Offering of Common Shares
NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NB), today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering in the United States (the “Offering”).
NioCorp Announces Pricing of $100.0 Million Public Offering of Common Shares
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (February 24, 2026) – NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NB), today announced the pricing of...
NioCorp Applauds White House and EXIM For Bold “Project Vault” Initiative
NioCorp today applauded the launch by the White House and the EXIM of “Project Vault,” a ground-breaking effort to establish a U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve to procure, store, and enable the sale of critical minerals to American manufacturers.
NioCorp Issues 2025 Year in Review Report
NioCorp, a leading U.S. critical minerals developer, is pleased to issue the following 2025 year in review update to shareholders from its Chairman and CEO, Mark A. Smith.
NioCorp Reports Final Assay Results From the Department of War-Funded Elk Creek Drilling Campaign
NioCorp today announced the final assay results from its completed 2025 drilling campaign at the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska.
NioCorp Provides Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results for the Three- and Six-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2025
NioCorp today provided its preliminary unaudited financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2025.
NioCorp to Begin Construction of Mine Portal at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
NioCorp today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the Company’s Mine Portal Project, a major initiative to advance the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Work is expected to begin in Q1 of calendar year 2026 and the current estimated capital cost for the project is approximately $44.6 million.
Accelerating Momentum for NioCorp as Local Residents, Federal and State Leaders Voice Support at Nebraska Town Hall Meeting
Federal and state government leaders joined with local residents in Nebraska to speak out strongly in support of NioCorp and its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project, at jam-packed public Town Hall events in Nebraska on Friday, December 5, 2025.
NioCorp to Participate in the Race to Onshore Critical Minerals Conference on Dec. 10
Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will participate in the RedChip Metals & Mining: The Race to Onshore Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
NioCorp Acquires Scandium Alloy Assets to Support Potential First-Ever Vertically Integrated U.S. Scandium Mine-to-Markets Supply Chain
NioCorp is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of the manufacturing assets and IP of Massachusetts-based FEA Materials LLC, which is expected to enable NioCorp to produce aluminum-scandium master alloy in the U.S. as market demand grows.
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts to Attend NioCorp Developments Dec. 5 Town Hall Event
NioCorp today announced that U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts will attend the Company’s evening Town Hall meeting on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Elk Creek, Nebraska.
NioCorp Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan
NioCorp announced today that its board of directors has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan effective immediately.
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