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.
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’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project Highlighted on Schwab’s Trading360 Program
In a live appearance this week on the Schwab Network’s Trading360 program, NioCorp Chairman and CEO Mark Smith explained the unique positioning of the company’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project to help reshore America’s critical mineral supply chains. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Marley Kayden, the program can be seen here: https://schwabnetwork.com/video/niocorp-nb-ceo-on-beginning-rare-earth-mining-in-nebraska. “Marley, this is […]
NioCorp Purchases Key Land Parcels for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
NioCorp has formally closed on the purchase of three key land parcels associated with the Company’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Along with the land NioCorp purchased in 2021, this acquisition provides the Company with land needed to locate a significant portion of the Elk Creek Project’s planned production operations and infrastructure, along with improvements to the local road system, once sufficient project financing is obtained.
Video Replay Available from the “Critical Minerals Summit: Accelerating the Mining of U.S. Critical Minerals”
Video replays are now available from NioCorp’s appearance at the Maxim Group’s “Critical Minerals Summit: Accelerating the Mining of U.S. Critical Minerals,” held earlier this week.
President Trump to Announce “Historic” Actions to Massively Expand Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Production in the U.S.
U.S. President Trump told the U.S. Congress and the American people last night that he intends to take “historic action to massively expand the production of critical minerals and rare earth elements right here in America.”
NioCorp Plans to Investigate Feasibility of Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Recycling
NioCorp plans to investigate the feasibility of rare earth permanent magnet recycling.
NioCorp: China’s Critical Minerals Leverage Over the U.S. is at Dangerous Levels
Mark Smith says China’s critical minerals leverage over the U.S. is at dangerous levels and gives China the ability to quickly hobble U.S. manufacturing for many military and clean energy technologies.
NioCorp Plans to Produce Made-in-USA Scandium Master Alloy to Supply Lightweight Parts to Vehicles
NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) (TSX:NB) plans to make aluminum-scandium master alloy product from mining and upgrade facilities to be located in the U.S., which could enable commercial and defense manufacturers to replace select existing aluminum parts in vehicles.
Export-Import Bank of the United States Issues Letter of Interest to NioCorp for Potential Debt Financing of up to $800 Million for NioCorp’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
NioCorp receives a Letter of Interest from the EXIM Bank for potential debt financing of up to $800 million to fund the project costs of NioCorp’s proposed Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.