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 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.